Which of the following was a consequence of Rome's rapid expansion across the Mediterranean region?
A. Rome's overly ambitious expansion across the Mediterranean
allowed Hannibal to launch a Third Punic War. Hannibal defeated
the Romans and took control of their empire.
B. As Rome lost its ability to control its generals, those generals
allied themselves with Rome's enemies. A number of Rome's
enemies then attacked and conquered the Romans.
C. Roman religion was polytheistic. This polytheistic religion replaced
all other religions across the Mediterranean, including Judaism.
D. The increasing power of Rome's military leaders led to a series of
civil wars among them. This culminated in Julius Caesar's rise to
power.