Question

One of the causes of the 3rd Punic War was the fact that the Carthaginians wanted revenge on Rome, and therefore, instigated war. a) TRUE b) FALSE.

Answer 1

The statement is FALSE. The Third Punic War was not instigated by Carthaginians seeking revenge but was rather provoked by Rome's persistent hostility and interference in Carthaginian affairs, leading to Carthage's destruction. The correct option is b.

Step-by-step explanation:

The assertion that the Carthaginians instigated the Third Punic War because they wanted revenge on Rome is FALSE. In the wake of the Second Punic War, Carthage had been significantly weakened and was not in a position to instigate a war.

Instead, the Third Punic War was precipitated by Rome's continued animosity towards Carthage, as evidenced by figures such as Cato the Elder persistently arguing that Carthage must be destroyed.

Despite an uneasy peace that lasted several decades, Rome ultimately forced the issue by meddling in Carthaginian affairs, which led to a one-sided conflict resulting in the brutal sacking and destruction of Carthage by 146 BCE. The correct option is b.