5 SS.6.1.3.9 (moderate)
Study the timeline of the Punic Wars and answer the question.
206 B. C. - Roman
241 B. C. - Rome
army attacks
claims Sicily
Carthage
216 B. C.
146 B. C. - Rome
destroys the
Carthaginian military
Which event completes the blank on the timeline?
A
Roman army defeats the Carthaginians at the Battle of Zama
B
Hannibal returns to North Africa to defend the Carthaginians
с
Hannibal defeats the Romans at the Battle of Cannae
D
Carthage surrenders its navy and territory in Spain