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The Carthaginians had four ports in western Sicily and the island had an important strategic position for their trading networks in the western basin of the Mediterranean. The Carthaginians responded to a request for help by mercenaries (the Mamertines) who had seized the city of Messana (Messina, in eastern Sicily, on the strait which separates it from the mainland) which had been attacked by Syracuse, the most powerful of the Greek city-states in the east and south of the island. The Romans intervened to help the Mamertines, who were unhappy because the Carthaginians had set up a garrison in Messana. It was said that they were worried that if the Carthaginians and Syracuse clashed, Carthage may gain control of eastern Sicily, next door the mainland, which was Roman territory.
Sicily at that time was a very important island. It lies in a narrow strip of water between the eastern and the western basins of the Mediterranean and is very close to Tunisia (which is where Carthage was). Therefore, it is in a highly strategic position. At that time, this island was one of the major producers of grain in the Mediterranean.
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What island in the Mediterranean Sea did Rome gain from Carthage?
Corsica, Sardina, and silicy
In which war did the city of Carthage join the Rome sea empire?
When Carthage and Rome were allies, Carthage was a sea power, Rome a land power. Rome had to organise a fleet when war broke out with Carthage.
Where were Carthage and Rome located?
Carthage in today's Tunisia, Rome in Italy !!
What sea separated Carthage and Rome?
Rome and Carthage are separated by the Mediterranean Sea.
Why did Carthage break their treaty with rome?
Carthage observed its treaties with Rome, and the conditions which Rome imposed on it after defeating Carthage in the first two wars. Rome was determined to stop Carthage's retaining economic power which inhibited Rome's expansion. Rome arranged for its allies to attack Carthage, and when Carthage defended itself, Rome declared it had broken its treaty, invaded and captured Carthage, destroying the city and selling its population into slavery to finally get rid of a resilient rival.
Did the Roman Empire have all of Spain because I read that Carthage had some of it as well so when did they gain it and how?
Yes, Carthage did have Spain, but had to give it over to Rome after the Punic wars.Yes, Carthage did have Spain, but had to give it over to Rome after the Punic wars.Yes, Carthage did have Spain, but had to give it over to Rome after the Punic wars.Yes, Carthage did have Spain, but had to give it over to Rome after the Punic wars.Yes, Carthage did have Spain, but had to give it over to Rome after the Punic wars.Yes, Carthage did have Spain, but had to give it over to Rome after the Punic wars.Yes, Carthage did have Spain, but had to give it over to Rome after the Punic wars.Yes, Carthage did have Spain, but had to give it over to Rome after the Punic wars.Yes, Carthage did have Spain, but had to give it over to Rome after the Punic wars.
What did Rome do to Carthage after they won the Battle of Zama?
After Zama, Rome imposed a heavy tribute on Carthage in addition to Carthage having to cede its territorial holdings to Rome.
What contact had Rome with Carthage before Jesus?
A couple of hundred years before Jesus Rome fought three wars with Carthage. Rome defeated Carthage and firmly established its empire at that time.A couple of hundred years before Jesus Rome fought three wars with Carthage. Rome defeated Carthage and firmly established its empire at that time.A couple of hundred years before Jesus Rome fought three wars with Carthage. Rome defeated Carthage and firmly established its empire at that time.A couple of hundred years before Jesus Rome fought three wars with Carthage. Rome defeated Carthage and firmly established its empire at that time.A couple of hundred years before Jesus Rome fought three wars with Carthage. Rome defeated Carthage and firmly established its empire at that time.A couple of hundred years before Jesus Rome fought three wars with Carthage. Rome defeated Carthage and firmly established its empire at that time.A couple of hundred years before Jesus Rome fought three wars with Carthage. Rome defeated Carthage and firmly established its empire at that time.A couple of hundred years before Jesus Rome fought three wars with Carthage. Rome defeated Carthage and firmly established its empire at that time.A couple of hundred years before Jesus Rome fought three wars with Carthage. Rome defeated Carthage and firmly established its empire at that time.
Who fought for over 100 year between Rome and Carthage?
Rome and Carthage.
How was Carthage and Rome alike?
The only thing Carthage and Rome had in common was that they were both republics.
What was the series of wars between Carthage and Rome called?
The three wars between Rome and Carthage were called the Punic wars.The three wars between Rome and Carthage were called the Punic wars.The three wars between Rome and Carthage were called the Punic wars.The three wars between Rome and Carthage were called the Punic wars.The three wars between Rome and Carthage were called the Punic wars.The three wars between Rome and Carthage were called the Punic wars.The three wars between Rome and Carthage were called the Punic wars.The three wars between Rome and Carthage were called the Punic wars.The three wars between Rome and Carthage were called the Punic wars.
Who was the famous general from Carthage who tried to attack rome from th north?
Hannibal Barca was the famous general from Carthage who tried to attack Rome from the north.Hannibal Barca was the famous general from Carthage who tried to attack Rome from the north.Hannibal Barca was the famous general from Carthage who tried to attack Rome from the north.Hannibal Barca was the famous general from Carthage who tried to attack Rome from the north.Hannibal Barca was the famous general from Carthage who tried to attack Rome from the north.Hannibal Barca was the famous general from Carthage who tried to attack Rome from the north.Hannibal Barca was the famous general from Carthage who tried to attack Rome from the north.Hannibal Barca was the famous general from Carthage who tried to attack Rome from the north.Hannibal Barca was the famous general from Carthage who tried to attack Rome from the north.
