1. First add a box to the key and label it “Rome Before War”

2. Choose your first color and color Rome Before War and then the main peninsula of modern day Italy.

3. 4/19/16 Pg 51-52 Topic: The Punic Wars EQ: How does Rome conquer the Mediterranean Region? Background: By 264 BC Rome had conquered the peninsula of modern day Italy. Carthage and Rome became rivals because they both wanted to control the Mediterranean Region. Carthage was the largest and richest city in the western Mediterranean.

4. 4/25/14 Pg 89-91 Topic: The Punic Wars The First Punic War (page 317) Questions : 1.Why did Rome fight this war? 2.When did the war begin? How long did they fight? 3.What disadvantage did Rome have in this war? 4.What innovation did Rome make that allowed them to defeat the Carthaginians? 5.What land did Rome gain at the end of the First Punic War? 6.Color the Map to show the land Rome gained at the end of the First Punic War. EQ: How does Rome conquered the Mediterranean Region?

5. 4/20 Pg 51-52Rome Expands – The Punic Wars (Chapter 11.2) The First Punic War (Video Notes) Carthage was ruled by the Phoenicians who were a mighty sea power. The Latin word for Phoenicians was “Punic” so that is why they are called the Punic Wars. The Romans took a Carthaginian ship that had been grounded and reversed engineered it to learn how to build ships, and this allowed them to become a sea power. Rome got involved because people living in Mescina on the island of Sicily asked them for help against pirates. People on the other side of the island asked Carthage for help. At the end of the war Rome had taken control of three islands off of their coast: Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica.

6. 4/19/2016 Pg 51-52 Topic: The Punic Wars The Second Punic War (page 318-319) 7.Why did Carthage turn to colonizing Spain after they lost Sicily in the First Punic War? 8.What was Rome’s response to Carthage moving into Spain? 9.Who was Hannibal? 10.How did Hannibal plan to fight the Romans? 11.When did the war begin? How long did they fight? 12.Color the Map to show the land Rome gained at the end of the Second Punic War.

7. 4/20/2016 Pg 51-52Rome Expands – The Punic Wars (Chapter 11.2) The Second Punic War After the 1 st Punic War, Carthage began to regroup and expand its empire in Spain. Hannibal, the great Carthaginian general, would lead his army, which included elephants, through Europe and across the Pyrenees and Alps to invade Italy. His plan against Rome was simple: early decisive victories and convince Roman allies to side with Carthage. He was successful with early decisive victories would was not able to convince Rome’s allies to join him. With Hannibal in Italy, Carthage was somewhat defenseless against Rome’s General. The Carthaginians quickly called for peace and Hannibal was sent home, having won every major battle he had fought. Carthage was defeated. The price was its colonies in Spain, surrounding territory in Africa, most of its navy, and even more money.

8. 4/28/14 Pg 89-91 Topic: The Punic Wars The Third Punic War 1.When: 149-146 B.C 2.Cause: Hatred/ Rome hated Carthage - After losing everything in the second Punic War, Carthage did try to recover some of its prosperity. This displeased Rome and they declared war on Carthage. 3.Events: Rome burned the city, sold remaining inhabitants into slavery. 4.Outcome: Rome dominated the Mediterranean which led to expanded trade, greater wealth, and the spread of Roman culture. 5.Color the Map to show the land Rome gained at the end of the Third Punic War.