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Who defeated the carthaginians?
The Roman general Scipio defeated the Carthaginians under Hannibal at the battle of Zama in Africa. Scipio was awarded the honorific name Africanus for his victory.
Who was the powerful civilization from north Africa at was defeated by the roman military?
The Carthaginians.
Where did the Battle of Zama take place?
The Carthaginians defending their city against Roman attack.
Who commanded the Carthaginians during the Second Punic War?
Hannibal commanded the expeditionary force in Italy, and was recalled to defend the homeland when Roman general Scipio invaded North Africa. There were other commanders in Spain, North Africa and Sicily.
How was roman general scipio different from Hannibal?
As an elected magistrate, he led an army of Roman citizens. Hannibal led a mercenary army for the Carthaginians.
How did Sparta participate in the first punic war?
The Carthaginians hired a Spartan general to whip their army into shape before they faced the Roman army in the spring of 257BC. The Spartan general wins and the Romans are defeated in Carthage.
What were the Roman wars?
The Punic Wars after the Greek word for Phoenicians, which the Carthaginians were.
Why did the Roman army defeat the Carthaginians?
To eliminate it as a competitor for control of the Western Mediterranean.
What were the Roman and Carthage wars called?
The Punic Wars after the Greek word for Phoenicians, which the Carthaginians were.
What were the Roman-Carthage wars called?
The Punic Wars after the Greek word for Phoenicians, which the Carthaginians were.
What was Scipio's position during the Punic Wars?
As a Roman army commander during the Second Punic War. He finally led the army which invaded North Africa and defeated the Carthaginians at the final deciding battle of Zama.
What were the Roman wars with Carthage were called the?
Punic Wars after the Roman word for the Carthaginians Poenicus (Phoenicians - Carthage was originally a Phoenician colony).
