WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -By 200 BC, the Roman Republic had conquered Italy, and over the following two centuries it conquered Greece and Spain, the North African coast, much of the Middle East, modern-day France, and even the remote island of Britain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rome was now the major hegemonic power in the Mediterranean region. Over the next century, it cemented its status by conquering coastal territory in the modern-day countries of Greece, Turkey, Egypt and others until it completely surrounded the Mediterranean Sea.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rome was able to gain its empire in large part by extending some form of citizenship to many of the people it conquered. Military expansion drove economic development, bringing enslaved people and loot back to Rome, which in turn transformed the city of Rome and Roman culture.

Detailed explanation-4: -Roman Soldiers Subjugating Germanic People. Wealth was a motivator for many conquests. The promise of wealth motivated Julius Caesar in his conquest of Gaul. Throughout history, many different kingdoms have risen and fallen; many empires have been born out of nothing and then collapsed to ruin.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Roman government maintained control over conquered territories using the strength of its military, political system, and economy. The empire was divided into provinces with local governments and military forces that ensured taxes were collected and order was preserved.