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Power of Carthage
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dominant power in western Mediterranean
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controlled by:
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council of 300 nobles
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assembly made up of:
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all male citizens
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role of assembly:
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pass legislation and elect magistrates
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term of office of a magistrate:
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one year
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name of the two magistrates
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suffetes
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economic basis of Carthage:
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trade
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Carthage’s lands:
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north Africa, southern Spain, Sardinia, Corsica, western Sicily
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population:
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3 million
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type of military and navy
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mercenary
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relied on these and military to keep power:
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treaties
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military officer
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Carthaginian noble
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problems with their territories:
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often great unrest
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content of treaties between Rome and Carthage:
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recognizes Rome’s interests in Italy, excludes Rome from the areas dominated by Carthage
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type of relations:
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friendly
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What did the Carthaginians require their conquered states to pay?
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tribune in grain and precious metals
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