WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The impetus for expansion and exploitation came with the transformation of the Roman Republic to a Roman Empire in 27 B.C.E. Romans were enticed by the availability of land for building estates and wealth, and during the first century C.E., north Africa was heavily colonized by Rome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rome’s location on the Italian peninsula, and the Tiber River, provided access to trade routes on the Mediterranean Sea. As a result, trade was an important part of life in ancient Rome.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Roman army made the roads and sea routes safe for traders. In turn, trade helped the economy grow. People in each area of the empire could sell what they grew or made to people in other areas who could use these goods. They could also buy things that they couldn�t produce for themselves.

Detailed explanation-4: -The empire also used the resulting wealth to expand its military strength. The Mediterranean Sea, on which Rome was centrally located, further heightened Romans’ ability to trade with other societies, increasing Rome’s economic strength as a result.

Detailed explanation-5: -Religion and Mythology. Most Roman gods are borrowed from Greek mythology and given Latin names. Government and Law. Architecture and Engineering. Language and Literature. Education. Art. Military.