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Rome wanted to control the Mediterranean Sea.
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What happened during the punic war?
The Punic war was a series of naval conflicts with Rome and the city of Carthage over the trade in the Mediterranean sea these conflicts ended with the defeat of Carthage, this war was not resolved well and it lead to the second Punic war.
How did war in Rome lead to the creation of an empire?
Rome and Carthage, originally allies, became contestants for dominance in the Western Mediterranean. At the conclusion of the Third Punic War, Rome's final solution was the total destruction of the city of Carthage and enslavement of all its inhabitants. This left Rome dominant in the Western Mediterranean. However, the Roman government had also decided to punish Macedonia for having supported Carthage in the Second Punic War. This led it into interference with, and involvement in, the affairs of Greece and of the Greek world to the east, and then to the progressive defeats of all the Hellenistic kingdoms, which extended the empire as far as Mesopotamia and Egypt.
What does all road lead to rome mean?
When you have multiple alternatives and the result for each alternative is the same--all roads lead to rome.
Why do you think the Punic Wars are important to Rome's history?
In order to know fought between the two strongest contenders for control over the central Mediterranean Sea of the time. For a long time during the second Punic war, it could seem that Carthage would become the victor. The wars ended with a strong destruction of Carthage, that ended the city's period as an independent power house and a important trade centre. However, the city would later became an important trading centre inside the Roman Empire.
What led to the downfall of Rome?
Belief in Philosopha doctrine and dialectics, lead to the downfall of Rome
What happened during the punic war?
The Punic war was a series of naval conflicts with Rome and the city of Carthage over the trade in the Mediterranean sea these conflicts ended with the defeat of Carthage, this war was not resolved well and it lead to the second Punic war.
Who lead Carthage before Hannibal?
Hamilcar
How did the outcome the punic wars lead to the rise of rome?
It became dominant in the western Mediterranean, and in punishing Macedonia for helpong Carthage in the Second Punic War, became involved in the eastern Mediterranean.
How did the Punic wars affect roman life?
After the Romans defeated Hannibal and salted the site of Carthage, they consolidated their victory by taking possession of the Carthaginian territories around the Mediterranean. This lead to Rome having an empire to administer, and to its influence over the Greeks. Thus, the Punic wars lead to Rome becoming the dominant power in the Mediterranean world.
If all roads lead to Rome how do you leave?
If all roads lead to Rome, all roads lead away from Rome -- take one.
Why Carthage and Rome went to war?
Rome and Carthage fought each other three times in three Punic Wars. The causes of each war were different. The First Punic War was precipitated by the Mamertines, southern Italian mercenaries who had seized the city of Messana, on Sicily's east coast and had been attacked by the Greek city of Syracuse, (also on the east coast) the most powerful city in the island. The Mamertines asked both Carthage (which had five ports on the western coast) and Rome for help. Carthage helped first, but established a garrison in the city. The Mamertines were not happy with this and asked Rome for help again. The Roman senate was reluctant to get involved., but the popular assembly voted for war. Rome evicted the Carthaginian garrison in Messana and besieged Syracuse, which became Rome's ally. At this point Carthage mobilised for war. Ancient historian Polybius said that there were concerns in Rome that Carthage's presence in Messana might lead to a clash with Syracuse. If Carthage defeated Syracuse she would take over the whole of Sicily. The Carthaginians, in their turn, were concerned about Rome's alliance with Syracuse. Regarding the Second Punic War, Polybius said that Hannibal wanted this war in revenge for Rome fraudulently seizing Corsica and Sardinia from Carthage by taking advantage of a military rebellion in Carthage after the first war. Cities on the northern part of the coast of Spain allied with Rome for protection because they felt threatened by Carthaginian expansion along that coast. Rome negotiated a treaty that set the river Ebro as the boundary between the two areas. Hannibal broke the treaty by seizing a city just north of this river. Rome tried to negotiate, but these failed. Rome was forced to declare war. Hannibal had already made preparations for a military expedition to Italy and set off very quickly. Hannibal's provocation and the speed of his mobilisation indicate that he did want war. In the Third Punic War Rome wanted to destroy Carthage because the latter had recovered in economic prosperity and because she raised an army to defend herself from territorial encroachments by her Numidian neighbours. Under the term of the peace treaty Carthage was not allowed to raise an army without Rome's permission. The war faction in Rome used this to push for a declaration of war. This faction did not want an economically and possibly militarily resurgent Carthage and wanted to eliminate this foe.
All of what are said to lead to rome?
all roads are said to lead to rome
How did war in Rome lead to the creation of an empire?
Rome and Carthage, originally allies, became contestants for dominance in the Western Mediterranean. At the conclusion of the Third Punic War, Rome's final solution was the total destruction of the city of Carthage and enslavement of all its inhabitants. This left Rome dominant in the Western Mediterranean. However, the Roman government had also decided to punish Macedonia for having supported Carthage in the Second Punic War. This led it into interference with, and involvement in, the affairs of Greece and of the Greek world to the east, and then to the progressive defeats of all the Hellenistic kingdoms, which extended the empire as far as Mesopotamia and Egypt.
How did the geography of Mesoptamia lead to irrigation?
pie
What proverbs include the word Rome?
Rome was not built in a day. When in Rome, do as Romans do. All roads lead to Rome.
Catchy slogan for ancient rome?
all roads lead to rome
Why did the Punic Wars take place why did Rome win them and what were the consequences of these wars for Roman politics and society?
It was a struggle for supremacy in the Western Mediterran between Rome and Carthage. Rome developed superior forces supported by allies. Rome became dominant in the Western Mediterranean. However the effects on its society brought long term changes - the absence of the small-farmers on extended campaigns and the glut of slaves from the war who largely replaced them brought a social crisis which helped lead to the civil wars.
