Question

Below is a map of the Mediterranean world at the time of the Second Punic War. Use this map below to answer the following question:
Roman controlled areas are red and their allies are shaded pink. Carthage controlled the areas in dark blue, and its allies are shaded light blue.

Which conclusion can be drawn about the Second Punic War from the information in the map?

A) Rome had established firm control of the Italian peninsula prior to the Second Punic War.
B) The Roman's allies played a key role in their victory on the Italian peninsula.
C) Rome was also at battle with the Carthaginians over territory in the Eastern Mediterranean.
D) Rome had enemies both on the Italian peninsula and in North Africa.

Answer 1

Answer:

D) Rome had enemies both on the Italian peninsula and in North Africa.

Explanation:

Note the light blue shade territories within the Italian "boot". This is the area that is Roman, but those who lived in the territories allied themselves to Carthage. Remember, Rome was still a Republic with separate states, with no real central structural governmental form, other than the Senate, and so had less means in controlling territory in the area, leading to groups independently choosing whether or not they opt into the Roman faction or the Carthage faction.

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