Question

All of the following answers were consequences of the Punic Wars EXCEPT...

Select the best answer from the choices provided.

So many people were captured and enslaved that slaves were very cheap.

Some captured lands were given to wealthy Romans who cultivated huge plantations, or latifundia.

The Carthaginians received Roman mercy, or clementia, and, thanks to the benefits of the Pax Romana, had great economic success.

The Romans acquired the provinces of Spain, Sicily, Southern Gaul, and North Africa.

Answer 1

WILL GIVE MEDAL AND FAN!

Answer 2

@ikram002p @whpalmer4 @xXRikaxChanXx

Answer 3

Hmmm.... What do you think the answer is before I begin to explain?

Answer 4

I think its c.....

Answer 5

OK. In that time period, would the Romans think about giving away power (land)?

Answer 6

Or mercy for that matter?

Answer 7

They would, in fact, do so, if they gained an alliance. They weren't always above violence, but they would try to, at least, form alliances.

Answer 8

Not really....So c would be wrong. Would it be B? I know the romans were very big on making allies

Answer 9

They were. So yes, C is out. B is talking about land being distributed to wealthy Roman citizens. Do you think that the government in that time period would do that?

Answer 10

No they wouldn't. I cant choose between a, and d.....

Answer 11

@King.Void.

Answer 12

How many people did they capture in the Punic War? WAS there any prisoners?

Answer 13

Wait, Rome doesn't have any land in Africa that I am aware of....

Answer 14

I don't think so either. So It would be in fact D

Answer 15

Yup ;)

Answer 16

Good job <3

Answer 17

Thanks so much! <3