What Is Geography?
Geography is the spatial study of the earth's surface (from the Greek geo, which means “Earth,” and graphein, which means “to write”). Geographers study the earth's physical characteristics, its inhabitants and cultures, phenomena such as climate, and the earth's place within the universe.
The Second Punic War was waged between Rome and Carthage between 218-201 BC and the First Punic War happened between 264 and 241 BC.
While the First Punic war was fought under the control of Sicily, the Second Punic War included confrontations between a bigger number of territories (Spain, Sicily, Sardinia, Italy and North Africa).
The First Punic War did not break the strength and influence of Carthage completely, however it dramatically empowered Rome. After The Second Punic War Rome became the hegemon of the Western Mediterranean, and Carthage lost its powerful position.
Answer: Chinese cities included prosperous merchants and vibrant trade.
Explanation:
From the text it is seen that there was a lot of trade going on in the city. Everywhere one goes there are hundreds of shops. This means that trade must have been very vibrant.
Cities with vibrant trade make for trading hubs that will attract people from far and wide. This would therefore give merchants the opportunity to become very successful and prosperous from selling their wares.
