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Rome's ascendency in the eastern Mediterranean was the result of?
Rome's acsendency in the Eastern Mediterranean was partly due to the victory in the Punic wars because afterwards Rome waged war on Macedonia and won. It was further enhanced by the victories of Sulla and Pompey and finalized by Octavian's conquest of Egypt.
What were the effects on Rome of the Punic wars what was the long turm result?
Rome gained dominance in the Western Mediterranian. In punishing Macedonia's for its support of Carthage in the Second Punic War, it became embroiled in the Eastern Mediterranean, leading eventually to its taking over there too.
What were the Differences between the Punic War and the Macedonian War?
The three Punic wars were Rome overcoming the challenge of Carthage in the Western Mediterranean. The final solution after the third war was the total destruction of Carthage and the sale of its people as slaves. The Macedonian Wars were initially Rome's response to Macedonia supporting Carthage during the Second Punic War, and then a second war as a punitive action, egged on by Pergamon and Rhodes. Then there was a third war against a resurgent Macedonia, and its neutralisation by dividing it into four weak republics.
Who was involved in in the Punic War?
There were three Punic Wars. They were fought basically between Carthage and Rome. There were others involved - Macedonia, Spain, Italy, Sicily, Illyria, North Africa.
Where did the war between Persia and Rome take place?
Alexander the Great of Macedonia took over the Persian empire in the late 4th Century BCE. At this stage Rome was a growing city-state confined to the Italian Peninsula fighting its neighbours there.
What was the result of Rome's expansion?
civil war
When the punic war start?
The Punic Wars started in 264 BC as a result of territorial disputes between Rome and Carthage.
Why did the Romans invade and occupy Macedonia and Greece during the second punic war?
The Romans invaded and eventually annexed Macedonia and Greece to punish the king of Macedonia for aiding the Carthaginians in the war.The Romans invaded and eventually annexed Macedonia and Greece to punish the king of Macedonia for aiding the Carthaginians in the war.The Romans invaded and eventually annexed Macedonia and Greece to punish the king of Macedonia for aiding the Carthaginians in the war.The Romans invaded and eventually annexed Macedonia and Greece to punish the king of Macedonia for aiding the Carthaginians in the war.The Romans invaded and eventually annexed Macedonia and Greece to punish the king of Macedonia for aiding the Carthaginians in the war.The Romans invaded and eventually annexed Macedonia and Greece to punish the king of Macedonia for aiding the Carthaginians in the war.The Romans invaded and eventually annexed Macedonia and Greece to punish the king of Macedonia for aiding the Carthaginians in the war.The Romans invaded and eventually annexed Macedonia and Greece to punish the king of Macedonia for aiding the Carthaginians in the war.The Romans invaded and eventually annexed Macedonia and Greece to punish the king of Macedonia for aiding the Carthaginians in the war.
How did the Punic Wars cause problems between Rome and the eastern parts of the Mediterranean?
Macedonia opportunistically made a land grab in Illyria during the Second Punic War, which added an eastern threat to Rome's problems in the west. After defeating Carthage, the Roman leadership decided to teach Macedonia a lesson. The war-weary Centuriate Assembly refused, but was reassembled the followig week and told of the great loot available. They promptly voted for war, and Macedonia was invaded. This thereafter embroildd Rome in the eastern Mediterranean, with various hellenistic states and cities inviting such a successful wager of war to help them in their wars. So it went on until Rome ended up dominating the Eastern Mediterranean as well as the Western Mediterranean. Problems became opportunities.
What was the result of the first punic war?
Rome won
Who won the Punic War between the Rome and Carthage?
Rome.
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.
