WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Its central location made Rome a desirable trading post and helped the Romans administer their empire by reducing communication times. Rome’s location attracted immigrants and traders from all parts of the ancient Mediterranean world. The diversity of the early Roman state helped expand its influence.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Roman ideal was the citizen/soldier/farmer. The farmer was a hard working, frugal, practical man who worked the land with his own hands. The soldier was a courageous, strong man who obeyed orders and risked his own life in the name of Rome.