WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was the forum important in Ancient Rome?
A
place where the Roman army trained
B
helped Romans defend their city
C
first place people settled
D
a place to exchange goods and ideas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -forum, in Roman cities in antiquity, multipurpose, centrally located open area that was surrounded by public buildings and colonnades and that served as a public gathering place. It was an orderly spatial adaptation of the Greek agora, or marketplace, and acropolis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Forum is one of the most spectacular sights in Rome-a vast, ruin-filled area that speaks to the glory days of the Roman Empire. It’s one of the most-photographed-and photogenic-areas of Rome, and it’s worth several hours of your time. Yet this sprawling archaeological site can feel overwhelming in scale.

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.

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