Carthage and Elephants: A Historical Overview

What was the primary focus of Carthage before it expanded inland?

• Developing a strong military

• Conquering neighboring lands

• Establishing a trade network

• Building monumental architecture

What was the main reason for the conflict between Carthage and the Greeks?

• Economic competition

• Territorial expansion

• Religious differences

• Cultural disputes

Which island became the focal point of the First Punic War?

• Corsica

• Sicily

• Crete

• Sardinia

What was the outcome of the First Punic War for Carthage?

• Carthage lost Sicily to Rome

• Carthage gained control of Sicily

• Carthage expanded its territory in Africa

• Carthage formed an alliance with Rome

How did Hannibal surprise the Romans during the Second Punic War?

• By attacking Rome directly from the sea

• By forming an alliance with the Greeks

• By marching his army across the Alps

• By using advanced naval tactics

Which battle marked the end of Hannibal's campaign in Italy?

• Battle of Zama

• Battle of Trebbia

• Battle of Lake Trasimene

• Battle of Cannae

What was a significant feature of African elephants that aided in their communication?

• Their large ears

• Their infrasonic hearing

• Their long tusks

• Their thick skin

What evolutionary trait distinguishes African elephants from Asian elephants?

• Only African elephants have tusks

• African elephants are smaller

• African elephants have larger ears

• Only Asian elephants have trunks

What was the Roman demand that led to the Third Punic War?

• Carthage must surrender its navy

• Carthage must become a Roman ally

• Carthage must pay a large indemnity

• Carthage must relocate inland

What was the fate of Carthage after the Third Punic War?

• It remained an independent state

• It was left in ruins

• It was rebuilt as a Roman city

• It became a Roman ally