Rome vs Carthage Conflicts

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What was the primary cause of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage?

  • Fought over Sicily
  • Rome's fear of Carthage becoming a threat again
  • Fought over Spain
  • Hannibal's invasion of Italy (correct)

What enabled Carthage to rule the Mediterranean region?

  • Well-paid mercenaries from Western Europe and North Africa
  • An alliance with Rome
  • Control over virtually all trade in the Mediterranean (correct)
  • The powerful Carthaginian army

What distinguished the Carthaginian navy from the army?

  • They consisted mostly of well-paid citizens of Carthage (correct)
  • They were developed from the Roman sailing tradition
  • They were composed of foreign mercenaries
  • They were primarily involved in land battles

What characterized the boats used by the Carthaginian navy during battles?

<p>Triremes with three banks of oars used to smash into and sink enemy boats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the obliteration of Carthage after the Third Punic War?

<p>Rome's fear of another threat from Carthage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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