HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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trade
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slavery
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agriculture
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Like all ancient societies, Rome’s economy was based on agriculture, which was incredibly labor intensive.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ancient Rome was an agrarian and slave-based economy whose main concern was feeding the vast number of citizens and legionaries who populated the Mediterranean region. The staple crops were grains, olives, and grapes. Olive oil and wine led Italy’s exports.
Detailed explanation-3: -Among the many legacies of Roman dominance are the widespread use of the Romance languages (Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian) derived from Latin, the modern Western alphabet and calendar and the emergence of Christianity as a major world religion.
Detailed explanation-4: -The most important division within Roman society was between patricians, a small elite who monopolized political power, and plebeians, who comprised the majority of Roman society.
Detailed explanation-5: -Economic infrastructure: The Roman Empire had strong infrastructure in the form of harbours, mines, brickyards, etc. Trade: Trade was an important aspect of the Roman economy. More items