Punic wars of Rome

Why did the Roman empire fall

• A plague

• The Army stopped being as well trained

• Their economy went down and was unable to afford soldiers

• They got overthrown by a revolt

Which of the following was not a benefit of Rome's extensive new road network

• The army could move quickly across great distances

• citizens could travel farther, faster, and safer

• merchants could trade across the whole empire

• Rebellions in Rome could organize easier

Which of the following happened during the Third Punic War (choose ALL that apply)?

• Rome looted and burned Carthage.

• Rome salted the fields of Carthage so no crops could grow

• Rome rebuilt Carthage.

• Rome killed or sold Carthage's citizens as slaves.

Why did Augustus cut the size of the military and keep Roman soldiers occupied with tasks like building the roads?

• Augustus wanted the soldiers to stay in shape for battle.

• Augustus wanted to prevent any threat the Army might pose to his rule.

• Augustus believed the soldiers were the only people who had the skills

How did Hannibal outsmart the Romans

• Attacked Egypt

• Crossed the Alps in the North to attack Italy

• Used ships to attack Rome

• Retook Sicily

What was the peaceful age of Roman politics called

• Prosperatiy

• Pax Romana

• Mare Norstrum

• None of these

What was a negative aspect of gaining more territory for Rome

• Trade

• Slaves

• Wealth

• Better Army

What happened in the Third Punic War

• Rome burned

• Carthage burned

• Both sides lost

What animals did Hannibal bring to fight with the Romans

• Lions

• Tigers

• Elephants

• Bears

The first war was about what?

• Control of Rome

• Control of

  Sicily and Islands

• Control of Carthage

• Control of Spain