Scipio Africanus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Scipio Africanus born?Circa 236 BC
2. When did Scipio Africanus die?Circa 183 BC (estimated age 53)
3. Where was Scipio Africanus born?Rome, Roman Republic
4. Who was Scipio Africanus?Scipio Africanus was a Roman general and statesman born around 236 BC who defeated the Carthaginian general Hannibal and ended the Second Punic War.
5. How did Scipio defeat Hannibal?He invaded North Africa, forcing Hannibal to leave Italy, and then won the Battle of Zama in 202 BC by letting the Carthaginian elephants pass harmlessly and using his cavalry to outmaneuver Hannibal's forces.

Second Punic War: A protracted and pivotal conflict (218–201 BC) between the Roman Republic and Carthage, primarily fought over control of the Mediterranean basin.
Grand Strategy: The overarching plan that integrates all instruments of national power (military, economic, diplomatic, informational) to achieve long-term national objectives.
Hegemony: Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.