Punic Wars knowledge check

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The Punic Wars was a war between

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Rome and Carthage

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How many Punic Wars were there?

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Three

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The first Punic War was mainly fought over what piece of land? Options: Tuscany, The Alps, Sicily, Spain

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Sicily

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The first Punic War was

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a territorial battle over the island of Sicily, a victory for Rome, an opportunity for Rome to stop Carthaginian expansion.

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At the beginning of the Punic Wars, where did Rome's strength lay? Options: army, navy, air force, trenches

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army

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Carthage's advantage was in its _____

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navy

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What was the name of the general who led the Carthaginians through Europe and attacked Rome from north?

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Hannibal

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What famous journey did Hannibal take in order to invade Italy?

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Crossed the Alps

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What type of animal is associated with which mountain range in the Second Punic War? (Options: Mountain goats and the Alps, Elephants and the Apennines, Elephants and the Alps, Lions and the Pryenees)

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Elephants and the Alps

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Who was the leader that Rome found equal to Hannibal during the 2nd Punic War? Options: Scipio Africanus, Julius Caesar, Hamilcar Barca, Cicinnatus

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Scipio Africanus