WORKSHEET for the Punic Wars
At each number, write down (briefly) the options you have to choose from, and circle the letter of the one you chose. Then, write in the result of your choice. Also, keep an eye on the questions on this page, since they will help you gather the most vital information about this historical event.
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QUESTIONS
- The Punic Wars were contested between what two countries?
- The approximate dates of the Punic Wars were ___________________________
- Who was Hannibal's father?
- Who was the leader of the opposition in the Carthaginian Senate against Hannibal?
- What were the 2 things about Hannibal that concerned the Carthaginian Senate?
- What potential problem was created by the Roman style of military leadership?
- Who were the 3 main threats to Roman security?
- What did the Romans call Spain?
- How did Hannibal win the respect of the men he would command?
- What was the name of the highest-ranking official position in Carthage?
- What was the name of the highest-ranking official position in Rome?
- What was the southernmost Iberian city allied with Rome?
- What is the Replacement Factor?
- What is the Fortification Problem?
- What is the Port Problem?
- What mountains must Hannibal cross to get from Spain to Gaul?
- What mountains must Hannibal cross to get from Gaul to Italy?
- How are the mountains in #17 different from those in #16?
- What was Hannibal's biggest "equipment" problem in crossing the Alps?
- What is the Leadership Factor?
- What is the Specificity of Orders Problem?
- Who was wounded at the battle of the Ticinus?
- What is the Food Factor?
- What caused Sempronius' downfall? Which other Roman leaders made a similar mistake?
- What mountains run down the center of Italy?
- What is the Roman celebration of military victory called?
- What official position was created in Rome during times of crisis?
- What man first held that office after Hannibal invaded Italy?
- What are "Fabian Tactics"?
- Who was Fabius' "Master of the Horse"?
- Which consul died at Cannae?
- Which Italian city did Hannibal decide to make his capitol?
- What was the name of Hannibal's brother?
- What became of Hannibal's brother?
- What Roman General laid siege to Carthage?
- On what plain Hannibal's final battle take place?
- Which term of surrender eventually led to the Third Punic War?
- How did Hannibal meet his end?
- Who always said, "Carthage must be destroyed?"
- Who finally destroyed Carthage?
**Write a short summary of Hannibal's characteristics as a General.
**Write a short summary of the failings of Rome's Generals in the 2nd Punic War.
