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Instead of enslaving conquered people, the Romans offered them ______ in exchange for paying taxes and serving in the Roman military.
Instead of enslaving conquered people, the Romans offered them ______ in exchange for paying taxes and serving in the Roman military.
citizenship
The Punic Wars were a series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage, a powerful trading city in North Africa.
The Punic Wars were a series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage, a powerful trading city in North Africa.
True (A)
What was the name of the Carthaginian general who famously crossed the Alps with elephants during the Second Punic War?
What was the name of the Carthaginian general who famously crossed the Alps with elephants during the Second Punic War?
Hannibal
Match the following Roman generals with their respective victories or campaigns:
Match the following Roman generals with their respective victories or campaigns:
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What was one of the key motivating factors for the Roman expansion?
What was one of the key motivating factors for the Roman expansion?
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The Punic Wars lasted for over a century.
The Punic Wars lasted for over a century.
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What was the name of the city-state that Rome fought against in the Punic Wars?
What was the name of the city-state that Rome fought against in the Punic Wars?
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Flashcards
Roman Expansion
Roman Expansion
The process where Romans conquered territories, including the Italian peninsula, Etruscans, and Greeks by 275 BC.
Citizen Rights
Citizen Rights
Conquered individuals could gain citizenship by paying taxes and serving in the military, rather than being enslaved.
Punic Wars
Punic Wars
A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage, crucial for control of the Mediterranean.
Hannibal
Hannibal
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Scipio
Scipio
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Carthage
Carthage
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Elephants in War
Elephants in War
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Study Notes
Roman Expansion & War
- By 275 BCE, Rome controlled the Italian Peninsula, conquering the Etruscans and Greeks.
- Instead of enslaving conquered peoples, Rome offered citizenship in exchange for paying taxes and military service.
- The Punic Wars (264 BCE - end), a series of three conflicts, were fought between Rome and Carthage.
- Rome utilized their military power effectively but nearly lost the second war when Hannibal (Carthaginian general) crossed the Alps with elephants.
- Scipio (Roman general) defeated Hannibal, expanding Roman territory through Spain, Italy, and Greece.
- Rome utilized prisoners of war as slaves or forced them to contribute to Roman coffers.
Punic Wars
- Fought between Rome and Carthage
- Three wars spanning 264 BCE to end of the wars
- The Second Punic War saw Rome threatened severely by Hannibal crossing over the Alps
- Hannibal led Carthaginian forces to threaten Rome
- The Romans defeated the Carthaginians decisively in the Punic Wars.
Roman Military Strategy
- By 275 BC, Rome had established a massive military force.
- Instead of making conquered peoples slaves, Rome offered them citizenship and the right to participate in Roman society in exchange for paying taxes and military service.
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Description
This quiz explores the significant events of Roman expansion and the Punic Wars against Carthage from 264 BCE. Discover how Rome offered citizenship to conquered peoples and the military strategies employed, including Hannibal's crossing of the Alps. Test your knowledge on key figures, battles, and the eventual outcomes of these historic conflicts.
