Was the defeat of Was the defeat of Hannibal a turning point Hannibal a turning point

in Roman history?in Roman history?

Before we start….Before we start….

What things do you think What things do you think you need to know before you need to know before you can answer this you can answer this question?question?Write down a list of Write down a list of possible questions you possible questions you might need to ask.might need to ask.

What is a turning point?What is a turning point?

TaskTask

In your groups come up with what you In your groups come up with what you think a “turning point” is.think a “turning point” is.

Write your own explanation.Write your own explanation.

““A turning point is a moment when an A turning point is a moment when an important change happens……a important change happens……a

turning point can create more change turning point can create more change or can stop change from happening.” or can stop change from happening.”

Now look at you definition…..Now look at you definition…..How similar was your definition to the How similar was your definition to the

one above? one above? Copy down this definition.Copy down this definition.

Who was Hannibal?Who was Hannibal?

North AfricaNorth Africa Carthaginian Carthaginian GeneralGeneral Promised to fight the Promised to fight the

Romans at the age Romans at the age of 9of 9

Punic languagePunic language

When did Hannibal and the When did Hannibal and the Romans fight?Romans fight?

Three Punic WarsThree Punic Wars

1.1. 264BC-241BC (no Hannibal here)264BC-241BC (no Hannibal here)

2.2. 218BC-201BC (Hannibal)218BC-201BC (Hannibal)

3.3. 149BC-146BC (no Hannibal)149BC-146BC (no Hannibal)

Timeline of eventsTimeline of eventsPut these dates in to chronological order….Put these dates in to chronological order…. 202BC – Battle of Zama, north Africa, where 202BC – Battle of Zama, north Africa, where

Hannibal was finally defeated by the RomansHannibal was finally defeated by the Romans 211BC – Hannibal tries to take Rome, but later gives 211BC – Hannibal tries to take Rome, but later gives

upup 208BC – Hannibal’s second brother (Hasdrubal) 208BC – Hannibal’s second brother (Hasdrubal)

leaves Carthage to help Hannibal in Spainleaves Carthage to help Hannibal in Spain 204BC – Scipio (the younger) and his army sail 400 204BC – Scipio (the younger) and his army sail 400

ships across to Carthageships across to Carthage 216BC – Battle of Cannae, here Hannibal defeats 216BC – Battle of Cannae, here Hannibal defeats

the Roman Armythe Roman Army 207BC – Battle of Metarus, this is where Hannibal’s 207BC – Battle of Metarus, this is where Hannibal’s

brother is defeated by Scipio (the younger). brother is defeated by Scipio (the younger). Hannibal’s brother kills himself after he is defeated.Hannibal’s brother kills himself after he is defeated.

206BC – Scipio (the younger) has gained control of 206BC – Scipio (the younger) has gained control of SpainSpain

201BC – Carthage asks the Romans for peace 201BC – Carthage asks the Romans for peace

What was different after the What was different after the defeat of Hannibal?defeat of Hannibal?

Before the Second Before the Second Punic War……Punic War……

After the Second Punic After the Second Punic War……War……

Was the defeat of Hannibal a Was the defeat of Hannibal a turning point in Roman history?turning point in Roman history?

What things in the question do you What things in the question do you need to explain?need to explain?

Underline the key words in this Underline the key words in this questionquestion

IntroductionIntroduction

What do you think an introduction is What do you think an introduction is for?for?

Look at the things in the question Look at the things in the question that you think need explainingthat you think need explaining

What is a turning point?What is a turning point? Who is Hannibal?Who is Hannibal? Why did he and the Romans fight?Why did he and the Romans fight?

Main BodyMain Body This is the biggest part of your essay and will This is the biggest part of your essay and will

look at all the things you need to look at all the things you need to What do you need to know before you can What do you need to know before you can

answer the question?answer the question? Think about:Think about:1.1. Hannibal’s invasion (why and how he attacked Hannibal’s invasion (why and how he attacked

Rome.Rome.2.2. How successful was Hannibal fighting Rome? How successful was Hannibal fighting Rome?

(what happened over the 16 years he was (what happened over the 16 years he was there?)there?)

3.3. How did the Romans defeat Hannibal?How did the Romans defeat Hannibal?4.4. What changed after the defeat of Hannibal?What changed after the defeat of Hannibal?

ConclusionConclusion

This is where you make your This is where you make your judgement….judgement….

This means you give your answer to the This means you give your answer to the questionquestion

In order to do this you need to ASSESS In order to do this you need to ASSESS the changes that happened after the the changes that happened after the Romans defeated HannibalRomans defeated Hannibal

Is the amount of change important (big) Is the amount of change important (big) enough for the defeat of Hannibal to be enough for the defeat of Hannibal to be considered a turning point?considered a turning point?