Ancient History: Rome : Punic Wars and the Takeover of Greece
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Example Question #111 : The Roman Republic (509 31 Bce)
The Achaean War was fought between __________.
the Roman Republic and Gaul
an alliance of Greek city-states and Carthage
the Roman Republic and an alliance of Greek city-states
an alliance of Greek city-states and the Persian Empire
the Roman Republic and the Persian Empire
the Roman Republic and an alliance of Greek city-states
The Achaean War was fought in 146 BCE in the wake of the Third Punic War, between the Roman Republic and an alliance of Greek city-states, called the Achaean League. It ended in total victory for the Roman Republic and the beginning of Roman dominance over formerly Greek lands.
Example Question #112 : The Roman Republic (509 31 Bce)
What Greek city-state of antiquity was destroyed during the Roman conquest of Greece?
Macedon
Athens
Troy
Corinth
Sparta
Corinth
During the Roman conquest of Greece, called the Achaean War, the city-state of Corinth was conquered and sacked by the army of the Roman Republic.
Example Question #113 : The Roman Republic (509 31 Bce)
Which of these best represents the English translation of the Roman name for the Mediterranean, Mare Nostrum?
The End of the World
Our Sea
The Eternal Sea
The Protector
The One Sea
Our Sea
The Roman name for the Mediterranean was Mare Nostrum, which means “Our Sea.” It reflects the Roman belief that they had the right to ownership of the entire Mediterranean Sea. After their victory over Carthage in the Punic Wars (and subsequent conquests of Greece, Anatolia, and Egypt), Rome did indeed come to control the entire Mediterranean.
Example Question #11 : Punic Wars And The Takeover Of Greece
At the beginning of the Punic Wars, Carthage enjoyed which of these notable advantages over the Roman Republic?
a better-equipped army
more talented generals
None of these; the Roman Republic was in a much better position that Carthage at the beginning of the Punic Wars.
a much larger navy
control over Roman politics through bribery and blackmail
a much larger navy
At the beginning of the Punic Wars, Carthage was the dominant empire in the Mediterranean, whilst the Roman Republic was a relatively small state concentrated on the Italian peninsula. At the beginning of the Punic Wars, Carthage enjoyed several notable advantages over the Roman Republic, including the possession of a much larger and more powerful navy. Nevertheless, in a little over two decades, the Roman Republic would defeat the Carthaginian Empire and force them to sue for peace, bringing to an end the First Punic War. Over the next century, in the Second and Third Punic Wars, the same trend would be repeated as Rome gradually became more powerful at the expense of Carthage.
Example Question #121 : The Roman Republic (509 31 Bce)
After destroying Carthage in the Third Punic War, __________.
the Romans immediately conquered Greece
the Romans immediately conquered Egypt
the Roman Republic immediately descended into civil war
the Roman Republic swiftly declined and was replaced by the Roman Empire
the Roman Republic entered a prolonged period of peace and prosperity
the Romans immediately conquered Greece
The Third Punic War came to an end in 146 BCE, with the total destruction of Carthage. The Roman Republic, sensing the opportunity for hegemony in the Mediterranean, swiftly turned their attentions to Greece and, within a few short months, provoked a conflict with the Achaean League and conquered Greece.
Example Question #122 : The Roman Republic (509 31 Bce)
In the Second Punic War, Rome took Carthaginian territory in __________.
the Iberian Peninsula
Germania
the Aegean Sea
Egypt and Persia
Dacia
the Iberian Peninsula
In the First Punic War, Rome took control of Carthaginian territory on the island of Sicily. In the Second Punic War, Rome took control of Carthaginian territory in the Iberian Peninsula and southern Europe. In the Third Punic War, Rome took control of the rest of Carthaginian territory and destroyed the city of Carthage.
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