Objective : to map the expansion of Rome by 1. viewing the map of Rome from BCE then 2. Examining the Punic Wars and predicting their outcome, noting the cause(s) and effect(s) of each war 3. mapping how each of the 3 PW’s expanded Rome geographically 4. comparing the 2 maps
To begin: watch movie clip and answer questions on hand out Click on map for movie
Rome BCE Click on map for student map
The Rise of Carthage
First Punic War
The Beginning of the Second Punic War
End of second Punic war-before Battle of Zama
The Third Punic War
Roman Republic BCE
Check objective Using the two maps explain where Rome was able to expand Can you explain the cause and effect of each Punic War? The importance of the Battle of Zama Can you name 2 leaders from Carthage? Roman leaders? During the PW’s?