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THE PUNIC WARS
The Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage helped establish Rome as power within the
ancient world. You will be creating your own Google Earth file to describe the events of the
Punic Wars, and explain the impact of these wars on the rise of Rome as a global power.
Use the framework below to help guide you.
WEBQUEST
To learn more about the Punic Wars, you will be completing a webquest using the following
Wikispace website: http://punic-war.wikispaces.com/. You will need to discuss the events
in all 3 of the Punic Wars, as well as the impacts each war had on the 2 major civilizations.
It is up to you to determine which information is the most important to include on your
Google Earth, but a few things you should certainly consider using are:
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Main location of the war
Important people
Military strategies/weapons
Impact of geography
Outcome of the war
Remember your objective: You should be able to show the impact of these wars on the rise
of Rome as a global power!
G U I D E D Q U E S T IO N S
Below are some questions to help guide your understanding for each of the Punic Wars.
Use this information when creating your Google Earth page.
1st Punic War
1. Who founded the city of Carthage?
2. Where did the majority of the war take place? (Include a map and/or picture)
3. What was the 1st Punic War fought over?
4. What technological advances did the Romans create during the naval battles?
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SWBAT explain the impact of the Punic Wars on the rise of Rome as a global power
Pre-AP WHI
Unit: Rome
The Punic Wars
5. What military strategies were used in this war?
6. What was the outcome of the battle?
2nd Punic War
1. Who is Hannibal?
2. Where was this war fought? (Include map and/or picture)
3. What advantages did Hannibal have?
4. What was the outcome of the war?
3rd Punic War
1. What series of events led to the start of this war?
2. Where was this war fought?
3. What was the outcome of the war?
Think About It
Rome defeated Carthage during the Punic Wars and established dominance over the
Mediterranean. Answer the following questions based on your own opinion.
1. Who fought a more honorable fight, Rome or Carthage?
2. What could Carthage have done differently to change the outcome of the Punic
Wars?
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