One of the most important incentives provided to both command and traditional economies is a. profit b. security c. progress d. economic equality

One of the most important incentives provided to both command and traditional economies is security. Correct B

The traditional economies tend to be rural, closely tied to the land and usually are represented by farming. The command economy  is controlled by a centralized power. Usually the government is a central feature in this type of economy. However, both of them are focused on stable and secure economic system, without taking any bigger risk for gaining bigger profit.

the roman republic began to expand when rome fought the punic wars and defeated carthage. the punic wars refer to the series of 3 wars fought among rome and carthage, before it ended in carthage's defeat.