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What was the outcome of the 1st Punic War between Rome and Carthage?
What was the outcome of the 1st Punic War between Rome and Carthage?
- Carthage won and expanded its trade in the Mediterranean
- Rome won and gained control of Sicily (correct)
- Both Rome and Carthage suffered heavy losses
- The war ended in a stalemate with no clear winner
What strategy did Carthage employ in the 2nd Punic War, and why?
What strategy did Carthage employ in the 2nd Punic War, and why?
- Carthage employed a defensive strategy due to resource shortages
- Carthage employed a diplomatic strategy to seek support from other empires
- Carthage employed a naval strategy to dominate the Mediterranean trade routes
- Carthage employed a land-based strategy to invade Rome directly (correct)
What event led to Rome becoming the greatest power in the Mediterranean after the 3rd Punic War?
What event led to Rome becoming the greatest power in the Mediterranean after the 3rd Punic War?
- Conquest of Sicily during the 1st Punic War
- Defeat of Hannibal in the 2nd Punic War
- Annexation of Spain after the defeat of Carthage
- Successful invasion of Carthage by the Roman army (correct)
What factors contributed to the collapse of the Roman Republic during the Third Period of Expansion?
What factors contributed to the collapse of the Roman Republic during the Third Period of Expansion?
What marked the informal alliance between Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus during the Third Period of Expansion?
What marked the informal alliance between Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus during the Third Period of Expansion?
During the First Period of Expansion, what was the goal of Rome?
During the First Period of Expansion, what was the goal of Rome?
What event led to Rome rebuilding with walls and creating a large, permanent army?
What event led to Rome rebuilding with walls and creating a large, permanent army?
What was a result of the peace treaty signed between the Romans and Latins in 493 BC?
What was a result of the peace treaty signed between the Romans and Latins in 493 BC?
What characterized the end of the First Period of Expansion?
What characterized the end of the First Period of Expansion?
Which event marked the beginning of the Second Period of Expansion?
Which event marked the beginning of the Second Period of Expansion?
