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Rome battled for control of Sicily?
Carthage
What island was partly controlled by Carthage before the first punic war?
Rome against Carthage, on the island of Sicily
Island fought over by rome and Carthage in the punic wars?
No island was found by Carthage and Rome. The first Punic War, the first of the tree wars fought between Rome and Carthage, was over the control of Sicily.
Carthage gave what to rome?
Sicily .
Which island did the Greek and Carthage settle?
Sicily
What led to war with Carthage?
Rome and Carthage were both trying to spread their influence in Sicily.
Was all three punic wars between rome and Sicily?
No, the three Punic wars were between Rome and Carthage. However, as Sicily was a colony of Carthage, it figured in the wars.
What did Sicily have to do with the Punic wars?
A contest for control of Sicily between Carthage and Rome was basis of the war.
2 islands lost by Carthage in first punic war?
Sicily, followed by Sardinia and Corsica after the war.
What led to the beginning of punic wars?
Carthaginian attempt to dominate Sicily ran into a Rome determined to expand beyond Italy into Sicily.
What is the mileage between Carthage and Sicily?
85 nautical miles.
What brought Rome into contact with the Carthage?
A revolution by mercenary soldiers in Sicily in which Rome and Carthage took different sides.
