1. Describe the main events and leaders of the Punic Wars and analyze how the results of the Punic Wars effected the Roman Republic.
The Punic Wars were a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC. The first war started in 264BC and ended in 241BC.The second war happened from 218 to 201 BC. the most important event was Hannibal's crossing of the Alps (218 BC). the third war(149_146BC) was the last war. Rome defeated Carthage leaders: 1-Hiero II of Syracuse2-Hannibal3-Scipio Aemilianus.
2. How did the Constantine and the Eastern Roman Empire help the spread of Christianity?
He declared Christianity one of the religions accepted by the emperor. He gave it credibility and got rid of fear of persecution.
3. In a short paragraph, describe the transition of Rome from a republic to an empire. What was the republic like, and what caused it to become an empire?
Rome was ruling the world two thousand years ago, but Rome couldn’t rule itself. It took two men to rule Rome and turn it into an empire. In the first century BC Rome was a republic. Senate had all the power elected by Roman citizens. Roma’s senators were fighting for power for themselves.