answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Rome struggled with Carthage for hegemony in the eastern Mediterranean . Rome prevailed .

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

The Romans fought Hannibal and the forces of Carthage. Romans saw Hannibal as a dangerous rebel, and they tried to suppress him on numerous occasions.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who did rome fight in the punic war for control of the Mediterranean region?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why did Romans fight the Punic Wars what did they gain?

Control of the Western Mediterranean; control of the Western Mediterranean.


Who did Rome fight in the 3 Punic wars and why?

Rome fought Carthage . Why - to eliminate a rival for political and commercial control of the wester Mediterranean .


Which rival in the western Mediterranean did fight in the Punic war?

Carthage .


What part of the Mediterranean sea did rom control by the end of the punic wars?

By the end of the Punic wars Rome controlled the western Mediterranean littoral.


Which rival in the western mediterranean did rome fight in the punic wars?

Carthage .


What were the results to the Punic War series?

Rome gained control of the Western Mediterranean and a foothold in the Eastern Mediterranean.


Which part of the Mediterranean Sea did Rome control by the end of the Punic Wars?

The Western Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas.


What is historic importance of the two Punic wars?

Rome's victories over Carthage in the Punic Wars positioned it as the greatest power in the western Mediterranean and helped launch wars of expansion across the entire Mediterranean region.


How did Rome benefit form the Punic Wars?

It gained dominance of the Western Mediterranean.


What body of water did Rome gain control of when they won the Punic Wars?

After wining the Punic Wars, Rome gained control of the western Mediterranean Sea.


Why did Rome engage Carthage in the punic war?

Rivalry for control of the Western Mediterranean.


Did Rome lose or gain power after the Punic Wars?

It gained control of the Western Mediterranean and a foothold in the Eastern Mediterranean.