Question

The First Punic War was fought over _____

Answer 1

The first Punic war was fought to establish control over the strategic islands of Corsica

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is a. control over Sicily.

Explanation:

The First Punic War was fought between 264 and 241 BC. It was the first of three Punic Wars fought between Carthage and the Roman Republic. The intention of the first war was to take control over Sicily and the Mediterranean area, among other regions. Also, the war marked the beginning of a transformation in the western part of the Mediterranean.