CIVILIZATION
ROMAN
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Question
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It was located at the crossroad of trade routes between Europe and Asia
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It become wealthy by conquering Chine and India
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It sent explorers to America
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It had an abundance of oil
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Detailed explanation-1: -There were several routes to the East. In the north, trade passed through the Caucasus, crossed the Caspian Sea and then went up the Amu Darya (Oxus) river. Of much greater significance was the route from the Mediterranean through Damascus and the desert city of Palmyra to Mesopotamia.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Cape Route from Europe to the Indian Ocean via the Cape of Good Hope was pioneered by the Portuguese explorer navigator Vasco da Gama in 1498, resulting in new maritime routes for trade.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Roman Empire – 27 B.C. to 393 A.D. In its prime, it stretched from Spain to Arabia, ruling large sections of Europe, and parts of Africa and the Middle East. This empire put practices into effect which helped trade flourish within its borders.