Rome Review: Punic Wars and Caesar

The first Punic Wars was

• A territorial battle over the island of Sicily

• a victory for Rome.

• an opportunity for Rome to stop Carthaginian expansion.

• All of the above

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

• Scipio

• Hamilcar

• Leonidis

• Hannibal

Rome finally found a leader who was equal to Hannibal during the 2nd Punic War.

• Scipio Africanus

• Julius Caesar

• Hamilcar

• Cicinnatus

This image most likely takes place during the _____ Punic War

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

This image most likely takes place during the ________ Punic War.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

What was the result of the Punic Wars? Fill in the blank.______________ became the leading power in the ______________ world.

• Rome, Asian

• Carthage, Mediterraean

• Rome, Mediterraean

• Carthage, Asian

Julius Caesar was eventually named permanent dictator, because of what he was doing for Rome in terms of the social classes and his military success. This ______________ the Roman Senate.

• Pleased

• Angered

On what date was Julius Caesar assassinated? This date became known as the Ides of March.

• March 15, 44 BC

• March 15, 144

• March 15, 1444

• March 15, 1944

Who was Caesar's closest friend, who supposedly delivered the final blow to kill Caesar?

• Brutus

• Pompey

• Alexander the Great

• Crassus

Why was Caesar able to construct such a large bridge to cross into Germany in just 10 days?

• He had heavy machinery to build it

• His troops were dedicated to working hard for him

• He ordered slaves to build it