The Third Punic War

question 76

Multiple Choice

The Third Punic War

• A) began with an unprovoked Carthaginian attack on Gaul.
• B) took place immediately after the end of the Second Punic War.
• C) resulted in Carthage being destroyed and its territory becoming a Roman province.
• D) saved North Africa from Roman influence.
• E) was caused by the assassination of Cato the Elder.

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