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What was the main reason for the First Punic War between Rome and Carthage?
What was the main reason for the First Punic War between Rome and Carthage?
- Fought over Spain
- Fought over Sicily (correct)
- Fought over North Africa
- Fought over Italy
Which city was obliterated after the Third Punic War?
Which city was obliterated after the Third Punic War?
- Carthage (correct)
- Sicily
- Spain
- Rome
What was the main reason for Rome's dominance in the mid 3rd century BCE?
What was the main reason for Rome's dominance in the mid 3rd century BCE?
- Strong navy
- Professional army (correct)
- Vast colonial empire
- Superior trade routes
What characterized the Carthaginian navy during the Punic Wars?
What characterized the Carthaginian navy during the Punic Wars?
What was the design of Carthaginian boats known as?
What was the design of Carthaginian boats known as?
What was the composition of the Carthaginian military during the Punic Wars?
What was the composition of the Carthaginian military during the Punic Wars?
What characterized Rome's military force in the 3rd century BCE?
What characterized Rome's military force in the 3rd century BCE?
What did Carthage control in the mid 3rd century BCE?
What did Carthage control in the mid 3rd century BCE?
What was Carthage ruled by during the Punic Wars?
What was Carthage ruled by during the Punic Wars?
What was the main source of Rome's dominance in the Italian peninsula?
What was the main source of Rome's dominance in the Italian peninsula?