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Expansion of Rome. Chapter 7.2. 1. The conflict between Rome and Carthage was known as the. Pax Romana The Conquest of Sicily Punic Wars Conflict of Orders. 2. The conflict between Rome and Carthage was caused by competition for. Control of the Mediterranean. Colonies of Greece.
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Expansion of Rome Chapter 7.2
1. The conflict between Rome and Carthage was known as the • PaxRomana • The Conquest of Sicily • Punic Wars • Conflict of Orders
2. The conflict between Rome and Carthage was caused by competition for • Control of the Mediterranean. • Colonies of Greece. • Farmland in North Africa. • Control of Spain.
3. The Punic Wars started because • Rivalry and mutual fear. • Rome’s desire for revenge. • The long-standing hatred between Athens and Rome. • All of the above.
4. During the Punic Wars, who was the famous general who marched his elephants through the Alps to invade Rome? • Scipio • Xerxes • Hannibal • Alexander
5. Which of the following statements best describes Roman government of people in provinces? • Romans made them citizens and allowed them to participate in government. • Romans made them allies and allowed them to govern themselves. • Romans made them subjects and forced them to pay taxes. • Romans made them slaves and forced them to serves as farmers or soldiers.
6. Which of the following was NOT a problem of Roman expansion? • Nobles and governors gained more power and were often corrupt. • The gap between rich and poor, powerful and powerless, grew larger. • Cities became overcrowded with unemployed farmers who’d lost their farms during the War. • People of provinces began forming independent armies to protect against barbarians.
