Question

In which series of wars did Rome finally defeat Carthage and become the dominant force in the Mediterranean? A. Persian Wars B. Gallic Wars C. Peloponnesian Wars D. Punic Wars

Answer 1

There were three Punic Wars. Thus the answer is D. Rome destroyed Carthage in the end, and planted salt in their fields. Pretty dramatic, but they wouldn't be able to farm on those lands for years.

Answer 2

The series of wars in which Rome finally defeated Carthage and became the dominant force in the Mediterranean is D. Punic Wars. The Punic Wars were a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC. The main cause of the Punic Wars was the conflct of interests between Carthage and the expanding Roman Empire.