Sociohistorical context Flashcards
1
Q
When?
A
264-146 BC
2
Q
Why?
A
- Rome wished to control the lands of Italy, including the island of Sicily
- Carthage, a large, expansive power, wanted to annex Sicily because it was the last island in the chain that would allow them to have hegemony over the Mediterranean
3
Q
Why is it relevant?
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