2nd century BC

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the chronological span?200 BC to 101 BC
2. What is the geopolitical context?Classical Era, mid-point of the Hellenistic period in the Eastern Mediterranean
3. What happened to Carthage in the 2nd century BC?Carthage was destroyed in 146 BC after the Third Punic War, ending its rivalry with Rome.
4. How did Rome become the most powerful country in the Mediterranean?Rome won the Second Punic War, fought in Hispania, and defeated Carthage and Macedon, making it the top power.

Punic Wars: A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage for dominance in the western Mediterranean.
Hellenistic Period: The era following Alexander the Great's conquests, characterized by the spread of Greek culture and the existence of large successor kingdoms.
Seleucid Empire: One of the major Hellenistic successor states, founded by Seleucus I Nicator, controlling vast territories in the Near East.
Parthian Empire: An ancient Iranian empire that rose to prominence in the 3rd century BC, known for its cavalry and archery.