HIEU 322 Quiz 7: Crisis, Change, and the Division of Empire – Questions and Answers | 2026 Updated | 100% Correct.

HIEU 322 Quiz 7: Crisis, Change, and the Division of Empire –
Questions and Answers | 2026 Updated | 100% Correct.


HIEU 322 Quiz 7: The Roman Conquest of the Mediterranean (The Punic
Wars)

2026 Updated | 100% Correct
Format: Multiple-Answer Selection + Rationale
Version: 2 (All New Questions)




Question 1

Which of the following describe the causes of the First Punic War (264–241
BCE)? (Select all that apply)

• A) Roman intervention in Messana (Messina), Sicily
• B) Carthaginian expansion in Sicily threatening Roman allies
• C) The Mamertines (mercenaries) appealed to Rome for help
• D) Rome's desire to control the Strait of Messina

✅ Correct Answers: A, B, C, D

Rationale:

, • A — Rome sent troops to Messana, provoking Carthage.
• B — Carthage already controlled much of western Sicily.
• C — The Mamertines asked both Rome and Carthage for aid.
• D — The strait was strategically vital for trade and military movement.




Question 2

Which of the following were Roman innovations during the First Punic War?
(Select all that apply)

• A) The corvus (boarding bridge)
• B) Building a large navy from scratch
• C) Using Greek ship designs as models
• D) Relying solely on land battles

✅ Correct Answers: A, B, C

Rationale:

• A — The corvus allowed Romans to turn naval battles into infantry
fights.
• B — Rome had no significant navy before 264 BCE.
• C — They copied a captured Carthaginian quinquereme.
• D is incorrect — Rome built a navy specifically to fight at sea.

,Question 3

Which of the following describe the Battle of Mylae (260 BCE)? (Select all
that apply)

• A) First major Roman naval victory
• B) Romans used the corvus effectively
• C) Carthaginian ships were boarded and captured
• D) Carthage destroyed the entire Roman fleet

✅ Correct Answers: A, B, C

Rationale:

• A, B, C — The battle demonstrated the corvus's effectiveness.
• D is incorrect — Rome won decisively.




Question 4

Which of the following describe the Battle of Cape Ecnomus (256 BCE)?
(Select all that apply)

• A) One of the largest naval battles in ancient history
• B) Rome defeated a Carthaginian fleet
• C) Rome invaded North Africa after the battle
• D) Carthage captured the Roman flagship

, ✅ Correct Answers: A, B, C

Rationale:

• A — Over 300,000 men participated.
• B — Roman victory allowed invasion of Africa.
• C — The invasion led to the Battle of Tunis.
• D is incorrect — Rome did not lose its flagship.




Question 5

Which of the following describe the Battle of Tunis (255 BCE)? (Select all that
apply)

• A) Fought in North Africa
• B) Carthaginian general Xanthippus defeated the Romans
• C) Roman consul Regulus was captured
• D) Rome immediately surrendered

✅ Correct Answers: A, B, C

Rationale:

• A, B, C — Xanthippus, a Spartan mercenary, led Carthage to victory.
• D is incorrect — Rome continued the war for 14 more years.