Rome Expansion Timeline Quiz

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What was the outcome of the 1st Punic War between Rome and Carthage?

Carthage won and expanded its trade in the Mediterranean

Rome won and gained control of Sicily (correct)

Both Rome and Carthage suffered heavy losses

The war ended in a stalemate with no clear winner

What strategy did Carthage employ in the 2nd Punic War, and why?

Carthage employed a defensive strategy due to resource shortages

Carthage employed a diplomatic strategy to seek support from other empires

Carthage employed a naval strategy to dominate the Mediterranean trade routes

Carthage employed a land-based strategy to invade Rome directly (correct)

What event led to Rome becoming the greatest power in the Mediterranean after the 3rd Punic War?

Conquest of Sicily during the 1st Punic War

Defeat of Hannibal in the 2nd Punic War

Annexation of Spain after the defeat of Carthage

Successful invasion of Carthage by the Roman army (correct)

What factors contributed to the collapse of the Roman Republic during the Third Period of Expansion?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What marked the informal alliance between Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus during the Third Period of Expansion?

A pact to share power and support each other's political ambitions Signup and view all the answers

During the First Period of Expansion, what was the goal of Rome?

To conquer the Italian Peninsula Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Rome rebuilding with walls and creating a large, permanent army?

The invasion and looting of Rome by the Gauls Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the peace treaty signed between the Romans and Latins in 493 BC?

Fortification of the city and a stronger army Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the end of the First Period of Expansion?

Rome conquering all of the Italian peninsula Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of the Second Period of Expansion?

Overseas expansion during The Punic Wars Signup and view all the answers

Rome Expansion Timeline Quiz

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What was the outcome of the 1st Punic War between Rome and Carthage?

What strategy did Carthage employ in the 2nd Punic War, and why?

What event led to Rome becoming the greatest power in the Mediterranean after the 3rd Punic War?

What factors contributed to the collapse of the Roman Republic during the Third Period of Expansion?

What marked the informal alliance between Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus during the Third Period of Expansion?

During the First Period of Expansion, what was the goal of Rome?

What event led to Rome rebuilding with walls and creating a large, permanent army?

What was a result of the peace treaty signed between the Romans and Latins in 493 BC?

What characterized the end of the First Period of Expansion?

Which event marked the beginning of the Second Period of Expansion?

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