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What was the main reason for the First Punic War between Rome and Carthage?
Fought over Sicily
Which city was obliterated after the Third Punic War?
Carthage
What was the main reason for Rome's dominance in the mid 3rd century BCE?
Professional army
What characterized the Carthaginian navy during the Punic Wars?
Developed from the Phoenician sailing tradition
What was the design of Carthaginian boats known as?
Triremes
What was the composition of the Carthaginian military during the Punic Wars?
Largely made up of well-paid mercenaries
What characterized Rome's military force in the 3rd century BCE?
Levied troops by conscription
What did Carthage control in the mid 3rd century BCE?
All trade in the Mediterranean
What was Carthage ruled by during the Punic Wars?
Oligarchy
What was the main source of Rome's dominance in the Italian peninsula?
Professional army
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