HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
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The Roman empire stretched across portions of three continents.
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The Roman empire had easy access to the sea.
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The Roman empire had a diverse population.
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The Roman empire stretched across portions of three continents, had easy access to the sea, and a diverse population.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Rome was able to gain its empire in large part by extending some form of citizenship to many of the people it conquered. Military expansion drove economic development, bringing enslaved people and loot back to Rome, which in turn transformed the city of Rome and Roman culture.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rome was located on the Tiber River about 15 miles inland from the Mediterranean Sea. The Romans had easy access to the sea, and were somewhat protected from seaborne invasion. Also, Rome lay in the middle of the Italian peninsula, the boot-shaped landmass to the west of Greece.
Detailed explanation-3: -To the South, The boundaries are covered by the huge expanse of desert called the Sahara. In the east, river Euphrates and to the West Atlantic Ocean. This vast stretch of territory was known as Roman Empire. That is why Roman Empire is called an Empire across Three Continents.
Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -The fertile soil of the Po and Tiber River Valleys allowed Romans to grow a diverse selection of crops, such as olives and grains. This allowed the empire to have a food surplus to feed its population and trade with other societies. The empire also used the resulting wealth to expand its military strength.