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What are three things that describe Carthage?
Carthage can be described in many ways, however, to describe it in three ways will not meet all of the descriptions that can be given. Here are three descriptive pieces of information about Carthage: 1. Carthage was a sea trading nation that gained wealth by this method; 2. Carthage dominated the western Mediterranean Sea for hundreds of years; and 3. Carthage became a victim of ancient Rome through a series of wars that finally led to its total destruction in 146 BC.
What did Carthage control before the start of the Punic Wars?
Before the wars Carthage controlled much of Northern Africa, southern Spain and had a foot hold in Sicily. They also had dominance over the seas and until the Punic wars had an unmatched and vast trade fleets. Much of Carthage's wealth came from control of trade roots.
Roman emprie gained control of what after the war with Carthage?
North Africa
How did the fall of Carthage affect Rome?
Rome gained ascendancy in the Western Mediterranean.
What did the Romans gain from the Carthage wars?
After the fall of Carthage, the Romans gained dominance over the Mediterranean. It was at this time that they could actually be called a super power.
Why were Rome and Carthage fighting with each other?
Rome and Carthage fought each other for the control of the Mediterranean trade. Whoever controlled the trade routs, controlled the wealth.
What were the results of the Punic Wars?
Rome defeated and destroyed Carthage and gained control of the Western Mediterranean.
Where is Carthage in what modern country?
The ancient city of Carthage is in modern day Tunisia, which is in Africa. There are not a lot of historical records for Carthage, but it was said to be a place of great wealth.
Who fought in the punic war what were the end results and why was the end results sinificant?
Rome against Carthage; Rome won all three wars; Rome gained control of the Western Mediterranean and gained a foothold in the Eastern Mediterranean after defeating Macedonia, ally of Carthage.
How did the alliance with France alter America's financial situation?
America gained more wealth (money) not as much as great britain.
Why did Venice gain so much wealth after the crusades?
Venice gained so much wealth after the crusasdes because Venetians women were so hot. They either became sex slave or prostitute and made a lot of money :)
Who won the Punic Wars and how did they benefit from the victory?
Rome defeated Carthage and gained control of the Western Mediterranean.
