Roman–Numidian alliance
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The Roman–Numidian alliance was a strategic partnership between the Roman Republic and King Masinissa of Numidia that played a crucial role in Rome’s victory over Carthage during the Second Punic War and the subsequent Punic Wars.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Roman–Numidian alliance canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Roman–Numidian alliance Context triple: [Masinissa, knownFor, Roman–Numidian alliance]
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Jugurthine War
The Jugurthine War was a late 2nd-century BCE conflict between Rome and King Jugurtha of Numidia that exposed deep political corruption in the Roman Republic and helped launch the career of Gaius Marius.
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Dacian Wars
The Dacian Wars were a series of early 2nd-century Roman military campaigns in which Emperor Trajan conquered the Dacian kingdom, expanding the Roman Empire and securing its northeastern frontier.
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Roman–Palmyrene War
The Roman–Palmyrene War was a 3rd-century conflict in which the Roman Empire fought to suppress the breakaway Palmyrene Empire led by Queen Zenobia and restore imperial control over the Eastern provinces.
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Battle of Ad Decimum
The Battle of Ad Decimum was a decisive 533 AD clash near Carthage in which the Byzantine general Belisarius defeated the Vandals, paving the way for the reconquest of North Africa by the Eastern Roman Empire.
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Roman–Parthian Wars
The Roman–Parthian Wars were a series of protracted military conflicts between the Roman Empire and the Parthian Empire over dominance in the Near East from the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Roman–Numidian alliance Target entity description: The Roman–Numidian alliance was a strategic partnership between the Roman Republic and King Masinissa of Numidia that played a crucial role in Rome’s victory over Carthage during the Second Punic War and the subsequent Punic Wars.
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A.
Jugurthine War
The Jugurthine War was a late 2nd-century BCE conflict between Rome and King Jugurtha of Numidia that exposed deep political corruption in the Roman Republic and helped launch the career of Gaius Marius.
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B.
Dacian Wars
The Dacian Wars were a series of early 2nd-century Roman military campaigns in which Emperor Trajan conquered the Dacian kingdom, expanding the Roman Empire and securing its northeastern frontier.
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C.
Roman–Palmyrene War
The Roman–Palmyrene War was a 3rd-century conflict in which the Roman Empire fought to suppress the breakaway Palmyrene Empire led by Queen Zenobia and restore imperial control over the Eastern provinces.
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D.
Battle of Ad Decimum
The Battle of Ad Decimum was a decisive 533 AD clash near Carthage in which the Byzantine general Belisarius defeated the Vandals, paving the way for the reconquest of North Africa by the Eastern Roman Empire.
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E.
Roman–Parthian Wars
The Roman–Parthian Wars were a series of protracted military conflicts between the Roman Empire and the Parthian Empire over dominance in the Near East from the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
diplomatic alliance
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military alliance ⓘ |
| afterEffect |
Carthaginian power curtailed by treaty obligations
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Numidia recognized as a Roman ally ⓘ |
| beneficiary |
Masinissa
NERFINISHED
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Roman Republic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
Numidian military support for Rome
ⓘ
Roman diplomatic support for Masinissa ⓘ mutual strategic interests ⓘ |
| chronology |
2nd century BC
ⓘ
late 3rd century BC ⓘ |
| conflict |
Second Punic War
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Third Punic War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| endCause | Roman annexation and reorganization of North Africa ⓘ |
| hasKeyFigure |
Masinissa
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Scipio Africanus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
Kingdom of Numidia
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Masinissa NERFINISHED ⓘ Roman Republic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Roman Republic era ⓘ |
| influenced |
balance of power in North Africa
ⓘ
outcome of the Battle of Zama ⓘ |
| languageOfDiplomacy |
Berber languages
NERFINISHED
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Latin NERFINISHED ⓘ Punic ⓘ |
| location |
North Africa
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Western Mediterranean ⓘ |
| militaryContribution | Numidian light cavalry to Roman armies ⓘ |
| opposedTo | Carthage NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| precededBy | Masinissa’s defection from Carthage to Rome ⓘ |
| purpose |
Roman hegemony in the western Mediterranean
ⓘ
defeat of Carthage ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Punic Wars
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Roman foreign policy in Africa ⓘ |
| result |
Roman victory in the Second Punic War
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expansion of Numidian territory ⓘ increased Roman influence in North Africa ⓘ weakening of Carthage ⓘ |
| significantEvent | Battle of Zama NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| startTime | c. 206 BC ⓘ |
| supportedBy | Numidian cavalry ⓘ |
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Subject: Roman–Numidian alliance Description of subject: The Roman–Numidian alliance was a strategic partnership between the Roman Republic and King Masinissa of Numidia that played a crucial role in Rome’s victory over Carthage during the Second Punic War and the subsequent Punic Wars.
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