HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
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Rome was located near what body of water?
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Pacific Ocean
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Atlantic Ocean
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Red Sea
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Mediterranean Sea
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Rome was located on the Tiber River about 15 miles inland from the Mediterranean Sea. The Romans had easy access to the sea, and were somewhat protected from seaborne invasion. Also, Rome lay in the middle of the Italian peninsula, the boot-shaped landmass to the west of Greece.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mare Nostrum (Latin for “Our Sea”) was a common Roman name for the Mediterranean Sea.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber.
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