1. Compare Rome and Carthage at the beginning of the First Punic War as regards government, economic development, fighting power, culture.
2. What was the influence of sea-power on the early wars of Roman? On the outcome of the Punic Wars? On the conquest of Sardinia and Corsica? On Roman interference in Greek affairs? On the Roman wars in Asia Minor and Syria? In general, would you consider sea-power a vitual factor in Roman expansion?
3. What was the situation in Gaul before Caesar's governorship? Trace the steps by which Caesar conquered Gaul. What was his policy towards the conquered Gauls?