Question

Which change occurred as a result of the Punic Wars?

Mesopotamia and Persia became provinces.

Rome became an empire ruled by an emperor.

Rome controlled North Africa and the western Mediterranean.

Christianity became the predominant religion in Rome.

Answer 1

Option: Rome controlled North Africa and the western Mediterranean.

Step-by-step explanation:

By the end of the Punic War (second), Rome became the dominant maritime power in the Mediterranean area. After winning the wars, Rome started as a city-state and ended as the ruling power in the western Mediterranean, especially Spain and Africa. It also led Carthage to fall, which earlier had been the most powerful city in the region because of its trade routes and harbor on the Mediterranean.

Answer 2

The correct answer among all the other choices is "Rome controlled North Africa and the western Mediterranean." This is the change that occurred as a result of the Punic Wars. Thank you for posting your question. I hope this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.