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Why was control of of the hellespont and the eastern mediterranean important to Athens?
Because it was near the supply line in which Asia delivered wheat to Athens and if it was taken over by Sparta and their allies, a ton of Athenians would starve. (and even Athens army)
How did the Punic Wars shape?
Rome's supremacy in the Western Mediterranean and a springboard to the Eastern Mediterannean.
What were the results to the Punic War series?
Rome gained control of the Western Mediterranean and a foothold in the Eastern Mediterranean.
What happend as a result o the wars with Carthage?
Rome eliminated its rival for control of the Western Mediterranean, and moved on to gain control of the Eastern 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.
Why was it important for the crusaders to control the eastern mediterranean sea?
because that's where Jerusalem was and the start of Christianity was there, and it was very wealthy there because of it's trade at the time.
What was the aftermath for the Punic Wars?
Rome gained control of the Western Mediterranean, and with this expanded strength, turned its attention to the Eastern Mediterranean.
How did the Punic Wars affect Rome's expansion?
It gave Rome dominance in the Western Mediterranean, and began its embroilent in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Where did Rome expand their control after the Punic wars?
Having gained ascendancy over the Western Mediterranean, the became increasingly embroiled in the affairs of the Eastern Mediterranean.
What is the eastern Mediterranean like?
the eastern Mediterranean is a mostly dry region
How did Rome benefit form the Punic Wars?
It gained dominance of the Western Mediterranean.
What did the location of the roman peninsula contribute to?
The never was/is a Roman peninsula. Rome was/is in the Italian peninsula. Italy has lies in between the western basin and the eastern basin of the Mediterranean. This made it easier for the Romans to expand into both the western and the eastern Mediterranean and to control both basins of the Mediterranean.
