WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Held together by the military power of one city, in the 2nd century ce the Roman Empire extended throughout northern Africa and western Asia; in Europe it covered all the Mediterranean countries, Spain, Gaul, and southern Britain.

Detailed explanation-2: -At its height, the Roman Empire touched three continents-Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Detailed explanation-3: -The military was one of the key reasons for Rome’s success. The Roman army was highly trained and disciplined, growing in reputation as the best army in the world. With their success in war, the empire was able to expand its control over 3 separate continents including Asia, Africa, and most of Europe.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Romans gradually conquered the Italian peninsula (see Etruscan), extended their dominion over the entire Mediterranean basin (see Punic Wars), and expanded their empire into continental Europe. Under Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar, Rome’s influence was extended over Syria, Jerusalem, Cyprus, and Gaul.