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When did Antiochus III's war against the Roman Republic begin?

  • In the winter of 192 BC

  • In the spring of 192 BC

  • In the summer of 192 BC

  • In the autumn of 192 BC

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Antiochus III, the king of the Seleucid Empire, began his conflict with the Roman Republic in the autumn of 192 BCE. This war, known as the Roman–Syrian War, was triggered by disputes over territory in Greece and Asia Minor. Antiochus sought to expand his domain, while Rome, a rising power in the Mediterranean region, was determined to maintain its influence.
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