Chapter 14, Student Web Activities, Human Heritage: A World History, Glencoe, 2001-03

Student Web Activity

Chapter 14: The Roman Republic
"The Second Punic War"

Introduction
Can you imagine the sight of 40,000 troops and 40 elephants crossing the snow-covered Alps? That was the scene as Hannibal's Carthaginian army forged through Switzerland on its way to attack the Roman Empire. General Hannibal Barca's brilliant, though unusual, military tactics during the Second Punic War won respect from his forces and those he fought against. To learn more about the Second Punic War and the military maneuvers of Hannibal, visit The Second Punic War Web site.

Destination Title: The Second Punic War 218-202 B.C.

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Directions
Start at The Second Punic War Web site.

Read through the site, taking notes as you go.
Read through the information, and then answer the following questions.

1. What was unusual about Hannibal's plan in 218 B.C. to surprise the Roman army?

2. Whom did Hannibal recruit after he reached the Po River valley?

3. What was remarkable about Hannibal's victory in the battle of Cannae?

4. What led to the defeat of Hannibal's forces in the Battle of Zama?

5. On a separate sheet of paper, construct a time line of the important events of the Second Punic War. On your time line, identify important dates, battle names, and military leaders. Also note the victor of each battle.