Social Studies Test (Punic)

Punic Wars questions

When were the Punic Wars fought?

264 BCE - 146 BCE

What empire was Carthage a colony of?

Phoenician Empire

What does the word punicus in Latin mean?

Phoenician

How many total Punic Wars were there?

3

Primarily what was the first Punic War?

A naval battle

Is Rome stronger on Land or water?

Land

Is Carthage stronger on land or water?

Water

How does Rome convert naval battles into land battles?

By using grappling hooks and gangplanks to grab the enemy ship, reeling it in, lowering a gangplank to cross, and then fighting.

Which Punic war is the most famous?

The Second Punic War.

Who lead the famed elephant army from Carthage, and through where did they go to get to Rome?

Hannibal Barca, led army through Spain, Pyrenes, and Alps.

At what lakes did Hannibal win big victories at?

Lake Trasimene and Lake Cannae.

Who led the army to counterattack Carthage and how much percent of their army was it?

Scipio Africanus led 30% of Rome’s army to Carthage.

Who pushed for a third Punic war even after Carthage was destroyed?

Cato The Elder.

Rome gained islands of…

Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily, easy expansion into North Africa, Iberian Peninsula, and Asia Minor.