The Punic Wars — Rome & Carthage (202 BC, Rome & Carthage) — Questions and answers

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How did Princess Dido cleverly get enough land to start Carthage?

Choices

  1. She bought a big piece of land with gold.
  2. She fought a war to win the land.
  3. She cut an ox hide into thin strips to make a large boundary. ✓
  4. She traded jewels for a small plot of land.

Answer: She cut an ox hide into thin strips to make a large boundary.

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Why did the Roman consul Regulus believe Carthage must fall?

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  1. Because Carthage controlled the seas and trade. ✓
  2. Because Carthage was planning to invade Rome.
  3. Because Carthage had better ships than Rome.
  4. Because he wanted to be friends with the Carthaginian general.

Answer: Because Carthage controlled the seas and trade.

From page 3

Where did the First Punic War begin?

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  1. In North Africa
  2. On the island of Sicily ✓
  3. In the city of Rome
  4. In the Alps mountains

Answer: On the island of Sicily

From page 4

What type of special animals did Hannibal bring with his army when he crossed the Alps?

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  1. Horses
  2. Lions
  3. War elephants ✓
  4. Camels

Answer: War elephants

From page 5

What made Hannibal's victory at Cannae a sign of his tactical genius?

Choices

  1. He used secret tunnels to surprise the Romans.
  2. He had more soldiers than the Romans.
  3. He masterfully encircled and annihilated the Roman army. ✓
  4. He convinced the Romans to surrender without a fight.

Answer: He masterfully encircled and annihilated the Roman army.

From page 6

What was Scipio Africanus's key idea to defeat Hannibal?

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  1. To build a strong wall around Rome.
  2. To invade Sicily again.
  3. To invade North Africa and strike at Carthage itself. ✓
  4. To ask for help from other empires.

Answer: To invade North Africa and strike at Carthage itself.

From page 7

Who led the cavalry for Scipio at the Battle of Zama?

Choices

  1. Hannibal Barca
  2. Cato the Elder
  3. The Numidian prince Masinissa ✓
  4. A Roman Centurion

Answer: The Numidian prince Masinissa

From page 8

What famous phrase did Cato the Elder use to end all his Senate speeches?

Choices

  1. "Victory for Rome!"
  2. "Carthago delenda est!" ✓
  3. "Long live the Republic!"
  4. "Peace for all!"

Answer: "Carthago delenda est!"

From page 9

What did Rome do to Carthage after conquering it in 146 BC?

Choices

  1. They made it a new Roman city.
  2. They helped its people rebuild it.
  3. They razed the city to the ground and sowed salt into the earth. ✓
  4. They made Carthage an ally of Rome.

Answer: They razed the city to the ground and sowed salt into the earth.

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