Why did Carthage start the 2nd Punic war? and who won it?

Iwill be giving 15 points to whoever answers the concept of checks and balances means that each branch of governmenta. has its own powers and responsibilitiesb. is clearly described in articles of the constitutionc. has the ability to correct the other branches in case of an errord. is set up so that in case of constitutional crisis, the governement will continue to operate

Select the correct answer.when alexander the great ruled his empire, he spread greek culture and increased his empire's wealth. along the way, he founded many cities, most of which he named after himself. review the following map. how did alexandria's location affect trade? a. it forced people to rely on shipping to trade with other nations. b. it brought together people from the west and east for trade. c. it led to conflicts between regions of the empire. d. it forced people to pay tribute to alexander as their leader.

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b.c.–a.d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.