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Chapter 8, The Roman Republic: Section 2
Rome Expands (pp.274-276)
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What civilization established Carthage? Approximately when?
Look at the map on p. 274. What lands did Carthage control in its empire? (Be as specific as you can.)
What island was the center of the dispute that led to the First Punic War?
What started the war? (COMPLETE SENTENCES)
How did the Romans change their way of fighting when confronting the Carthaginians in the First Punic War?
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Who won the First Punic War, and what was the penalty for the loser?
Where did Carthage expand its empire after the First Punic War?
How did the Romans respond to Carthage’s growing power on the European mainland? (COMPLETE
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What started the Second Punic War?
Describe Hannibal’s army and the route he took to invade Italy (including the mountain range that they had to
cross). (COMPLETE SENTENCES)
Describe the Roman loss at the Battle of Cannae. (COMPETE SENTENCES)
Since they couldn’t defeat Hannibal in Italy (Hannibal won every battle fought in Italy.), how did the Romans
finally defeat him? What was the name of the battle and the Roman general in command?
What took place in the “Third Punic War” and, according to legend, what did the Romans do to make sure
Carthage did not rise again? (COMPLETE SENTENCES)
While the Punic Wars were going on, the Romans were also conquering lands in the East (the Hellenistic
Kingdoms). What lands did the Romans take over between 148 BCE and 129 BCE?
Rome Expands (pages 274-276)
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