Who did the Romans conquer?

Answer 1

Roman conquests, as represented by the Roman Empire at its greatest extent included all the lands around the Mediterranean Sea, including North Africa, Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey (in modern terms) Greece, Italy, and Spain. To the north the empire extended to the Rhine River, the island of Britain to but not including what is now Scotland, and in the north east into Romania.

They conquered the Carthaginians, numerous barbarian tribes (Germans, Goths, Dacians, Gauls) throughout Europe and brought Roman order and their way of life to those who wanted it and to many who did not. They fought and conquered Parthians (Iranians) and fought many battles with middle eastern peoples (Arabs), and anyone else who posed a threat to their rule.

Answer 2

They absorbed Western Europe from the Scottish border, through mainland Europe up to the Rhine and Danube Rivers, North Africa, Asia Minor, Syria and Palestine and Egypt. From time to time they penetrated further. This website has maps which show their empire at different times: http://intranet.dalton.org/groups/Rome/RMap.html

Answer 3

The Romans weren't exactly taken over, but the central authority slowly deteriorated (due to external pressure and internal issues), until individual territories were left with more autonomy than they had under Roman rule. There really wasn't a single conquering force.

Answer 4

The Romans gained control of Italy by making alliances with some neighbors and conquering others.