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Rome was and still is in the center of the Italian peninsula because that's where the ancients founded their city. It was geographically ideal for them, giving the early Romans access to the sea, the interior and having hills for defense.
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∙ 11y agoThe Roman Empire was the center of the Western ancient world (there were other empires in the ancient world at the same time) because it was the largest and the most powerful that the western world had ever known.
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How did the Punic Wars affect Rome's expansion?
It gave Rome dominance in the Western Mediterranean, and began its embroilent in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Why was rome considered the Master of the Mediterranean?
Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.
How did the Punic Wars shape?
Rome's supremacy in the Western Mediterranean and a springboard to the Eastern Mediterannean.
What were the 3 punic wars in rome and who was victorious in each and how did it affected rome?
They were not 'in Rome. It was Rome vs Carthage. Rome won all three. Rome became dominant in the Western Mediterranean and began to become involved in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Where did ancient Rome dominate?
The Mediterranean .
What do you think THAT the rome called the Mediterranean our sea?
The Romans called the Mediterranean mare nostrum (our sea) because the had conquered all the lands around this sea and the Mediterranean was the heart of their empire. The Roman themselves were Mediterranean people. Rome is only 16 miles from the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the western Mediterranean.
How did seas effect ancient rome?
Rome was (and still is) on the Mediterranean Sea. This is why the Roman Empire was centred on the Mediterranean. Rome conquered all the lands on the shores of this sea, which they called mare nostrum (our sea).
Ancient Rome was built on many hills and surrouned by the Mediterranean Sea?
Ancient Rome was built on seven hills, but was nowhere near the Mediterranean sea proper. Rome was/is relatively inland and its nearest sea is the Tyrrhonian sea which could be loosely called an arm of the Mediterranean.
Is Rome near the Mediterranean sea?
Rome is the capital city of Italy, and Italy sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea.
Where is Rome located at?
ROME is in Italy and by the Mediterranean Sea.....
In what part of Spain is Valencia located?
Valencia is located a little north of the midpoint of the Mediterranean coast.
How did the Punic Wars affect Rome's expansion?
It gave Rome dominance in the Western Mediterranean, and began its embroilent in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Why is midpoint called midpoint?
A midpoint of anything is the point exactly halfway between the beginning point and the end point. So logically, it is the "midpoint".
Why was rome considered the Master of the Mediterranean?
Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.Rome became master of the Mediterranean by military conquest. By winning the Punic wars, Rome neutralized Carthage, which was Rome's only serious competition.
16 What type of climate does Rome have?
Rome is in the Mediterranean. Therefore, it has a Mediterranean climate: hot and dry summers and mild winters.
What resulted from Rome's victory in the Punic wars?
Rome gained dominance in the Western Mediterranean and began to move in on the Eastern Mediterranean.
How did the Punic Wars shape?
Rome's supremacy in the Western Mediterranean and a springboard to the Eastern Mediterannean.
