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Q: Why did Rome engage Carthage in the punic war?
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What were the events of the punic war?

First Punic War - Rome defeated Carthage. Second Punic War - Rome defeated Carthage. Third Punic War - Rome defeated Carthage.


Who was Hannibal and what was the mane of the war between his homeland and Rome?

Hannibal was a general from the city/empire of Carthage. He was a sworn enemy of Rome and the war between his homeland and Rome was the second Punic War. The wars between Rome and Carthage are referred to as the "punic" wars, as the word "punic" denoted Carthage or Phoenician.Hannibal was a general from the city/empire of Carthage. He was a sworn enemy of Rome and the war between his homeland and Rome was the second Punic War. The wars between Rome and Carthage are referred to as the "punic" wars, as the word "punic" denoted Carthage or Phoenician.Hannibal was a general from the city/empire of Carthage. He was a sworn enemy of Rome and the war between his homeland and Rome was the second Punic War. The wars between Rome and Carthage are referred to as the "punic" wars, as the word "punic" denoted Carthage or Phoenician.Hannibal was a general from the city/empire of Carthage. He was a sworn enemy of Rome and the war between his homeland and Rome was the second Punic War. The wars between Rome and Carthage are referred to as the "punic" wars, as the word "punic" denoted Carthage or Phoenician.Hannibal was a general from the city/empire of Carthage. He was a sworn enemy of Rome and the war between his homeland and Rome was the second Punic War. The wars between Rome and Carthage are referred to as the "punic" wars, as the word "punic" denoted Carthage or Phoenician.Hannibal was a general from the city/empire of Carthage. He was a sworn enemy of Rome and the war between his homeland and Rome was the second Punic War. The wars between Rome and Carthage are referred to as the "punic" wars, as the word "punic" denoted Carthage or Phoenician.Hannibal was a general from the city/empire of Carthage. He was a sworn enemy of Rome and the war between his homeland and Rome was the second Punic War. The wars between Rome and Carthage are referred to as the "punic" wars, as the word "punic" denoted Carthage or Phoenician.Hannibal was a general from the city/empire of Carthage. He was a sworn enemy of Rome and the war between his homeland and Rome was the second Punic War. The wars between Rome and Carthage are referred to as the "punic" wars, as the word "punic" denoted Carthage or Phoenician.Hannibal was a general from the city/empire of Carthage. He was a sworn enemy of Rome and the war between his homeland and Rome was the second Punic War. The wars between Rome and Carthage are referred to as the "punic" wars, as the word "punic" denoted Carthage or Phoenician.


Who were the Roman enemies in the Punic war?

The Romans battled the Carthoginians in the Punic Wars. There were three, all of which Rome won.


How many wars did ancient Rome and Carthage engage in battle?

Rome and Carthage had three major wars the Romans called the Punic Wars. The 1st Punic War 264 - 241 BC BCE won by Rome. The 2nd Punic War 218 -202 BC BCE won by Rome The 3rd Punic War 149 - 146 BC BCE won by Rome. The result of the last war was the total destruction of Carthage.


What Punic war was a defeat for Carthage?

Carthage was decisively defeated by Rome in the Third Punic War .


Who fought in the Punic War?

Rome and Carthage fought in the Punic Wars, but Rome won the war.


War between rome and Carthage?

The wars between Rome and Carthage were called the Punic Wars.


Where was the punic war fought?

The first Punic War was fought between Carthage, and Rome, the second was fought in Rome, and the third was fought in Carthage.


Who won the Punic War between the Rome and Carthage?

Rome.


What was the island Rome and Carthage were fighting on in the Punic War?

In the First Punic War it was Sicily.


What was the series of wars between Carthage and Rome called?

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What wars were fought with the empire of Carthage?

Rome fought Carthage in the First Punic War, the Second Punic War and the Third Punic War over a period of a century.