Rome’s mastery of the Mediterranean
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Put the three Punic Wars in a table: years, main event, result.
1) 264–241 Sicily, Rome won; 2) 218–201 Hannibal, Cannae, Zama, Rome won; 3) 149–146 Carthage destroyed.
2
Write 4 sentences about Hannibal crossing the Alps.
He set out from Spain, crossed the Alps, entered Italy and won at Cannae.
3
Write three strengths of the Roman army.
Discipline, training, good roads and forts.
4
Why do you think Rome grew rich from provinces? Write your view.
Open answer: taxes, plunder, slaves and new land.