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 136 General History oj Europe side. The western Mediterranean world was now under the leadership of a single great nation, the Romans. We must now turn back and review the relations of Rome with the eastern Mediterranean countries, where, as we have seen, civilization had developed under Greek influence to an unprecedented height. QUESTIONS I. How did Carthage interfere with Rome's business interests ? Describe the government and territorial extent of Carthage. How was the Roman army made up ? Describe the origin and cause of the First Punic War. II. What was Hannibal's plan for conquering Rome ? What were the difficulties of his march from Spain to northern Italy ? What was Hannibal's policy in Italy ? How did the Romans succeed in defeat- ing Hannibal ? What was the outcome of the Punic Wars ?