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What device did the Romans add to their ships to board enemy vessels?
Corvus (boarding bridge)
Harpoon
Ballista
Catapult
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How did Rome gain naval experience so quickly?
They trained in secret in the mountains
They copied Carthaginian designs and trained intensely
They stole Carthaginian captains
They merged with the Greek navy
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Which island became Rome's first province after the war?
Corsica
Crete
Sicily
Sardinia
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What was one reason storms were especially disastrous for Rome?
They carried all supplies on deck
Their sailors had no swimming skills
They had poor quality ships
Roman ships were top-heavy due to the corvus
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How did Carthage primarily fund its military?
By mining gold
By taxing citizens
Through agriculture
Through trade and commerce
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What happened after the Romans invaded North Africa?
They won the war quickly
They made an alliance with Carthage
They captured Carthage
They were defeated and forced to retreat
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What was Carthage's main strength?
Naval power
Agriculture
Land army
Architecture
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Which two civilizations fought in the First Punic War?
Rome and Greece
Rome and Carthage
Greece and Persia
Carthage and Egypt
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Who was the Roman general that led an invasion of North Africa?
Hannibal
Marcus Regulus
Julius Caesar
Scipio Africanus
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What was a major disadvantage for Carthage in the war?
No knowledge of shipbuilding
Lack of a standing navy
Lack of loyalty from allies
Over-reliance on mercenaries
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What happened to the Roman general Regulus when he was sent back to Rome by the Carthaginians?
He stayed in Rome and retired
He returned to Carthage and kept his promise
He was elected consul again
He became a Carthaginian spy
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How did Rome handle massive ship losses in storms?
They gave up
They borrowed ships from Greece
They kept building more fleets
They fought only on land afterward
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What long-term effect did the First Punic War have on Rome?
Rome focused only on land battles
Rome formed an alliance with Carthage
Rome abandoned expansion
Rome became a naval superpower
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