HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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volcano
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mountains
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rivers & seas
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desert
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Apennines, an approximately 1, 400 kilometer (870 mile) long mountain range that stretches from northern to southern Italy, provided protection and natural resources for Romans. The fertile soil of the Po and Tiber River Valleys allowed Romans to grow a diverse selection of crops, such as olives and grains.
Detailed explanation-2: -Q. Which of the following is NOT a geographical advantage of the Roman Empire in Italy? The Alps made it extremely difficult for armies to invade from the north.
Detailed explanation-3: -Protection From Invasion. Two mountain ranges, the Alps and the Apennines, helped to protect Rome from invasion. Fertile Land. Center of Trade. Diversity of Population.
Detailed explanation-4: -Modern Rome has 280 fountains and more than 900 churches. Nearly 700, 000 euros worth of coins are tossed into Rome’s Trevi Fountain each year. The Romans had built a road network of 53, 000 miles by the early fourth century. More items