HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Peaceful waters in seas and willing trading partners
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Open markets across the Mediteranean
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Low prices and high demand.
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Quality of the Roman roads, the access to the sea
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Detailed explanation-1: -Grapes, oil, and grain were a few of the major exports. From these crops, items such as olive oil, wine, and cereals were also made and exported. Other exports included pottery and papyrus (paper). Rome imported some food items, such as beef and corn.
Detailed explanation-2: -They provided efficient means for the overland movement of armies, officials, civilians, inland carriage of official communications, and trade goods. Roman roads were of several kinds, ranging from small local roads to broad, long-distance highways built to connect cities, major towns and military bases.
Detailed explanation-3: -In order to improve the efficiency of their water-based trade, the Romans built lighthouses, safe harbors and docks for loading and unloading ships. By doing this, the Romans created safety and efficiency concepts for sea transport that have been used consistently for thousands of years.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Roman roads were notable for their straightness, solid foundations, cambered surfaces facilitating drainage, and use of concrete made from pozzolana (volcanic ash) and lime.