Second Punic War

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the conflict dates?218 BC – 201 BC
2. What is the primary belligerents?Roman Republic and Carthaginian Empire
3. Why did Hannibal invade Italy?Hannibal invaded Italy over the Alps to surprise Rome and avoid their strong navy, because Carthage wanted to regain power after losing Sicily.
4. How did Rome defeat Hannibal at Cannae?At Cannae, Hannibal used his cavalry and clever tactics to surround and defeat a huge Roman army, causing many Roman allies to leave Rome.

Carthage: A Phoenician city-state in North Africa, Rome's principal rival for Mediterranean dominance.
Rome: The dominant city-state of the Roman Republic, which emerged as the preeminent power after the war.
Hannibal Barca: Carthaginian general renowned for his tactical genius, particularly his invasion of Italy and victory at Cannae.
Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus: Roman general and statesman who defeated Hannibal at Zama, securing Roman victory.