Punic Wars: Causes and Conflicts

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What main issue caused the Punic war to begin? Options: A dispute over trade in the Mediterranean, A disagreement about religion, A conflict over control of Sicily, Romes invasion over Carthage

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A conflict over control of Sicily

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Which two powerful civilizations fought in the Punic Wars?

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Rome and Carthage

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How did economic competition contribute to the Punic Wars?

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Both Rome and Carthage wanted control over trade routes in the Mediterranean

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What event in Messina helped spark the First Punic War?

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Greek mercenaries in Messina asked both Rome and Carthage for help.

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How did earlier alliances between Rome and other Italian cities affect the war?

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They gave Rome more soldiers and ships

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How did Carthage’s government view Rome before the war?

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As a rising rival threatening its trade empire

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What political goal did Rome have during the Punic Wars?

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To control trade and expand influence across the Mediterranean

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How did past treaties between Rome and Carthage influence the start of the conflict?

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They limited Carthage’s trade power and caused resentment

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Which of the following best describes Sicily’s role in Mediterranean trade? A small island with little importance, A central crossroads for ships between Europe and Africa, A Roman military base only, A desert island used for farming olives

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A central crossroads for ships between Europe and Africa

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The Punic Wars were fought between____and________

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Rome and Carthage