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In ancient times, Rome's geographic setting affected its growth in numerous ways. Being centrally located on the Italian peninsula, and along the Tiber River, ensured that it would be a trading center. At the same time, it would also be required to defend itself from its many neighbors, although the seven hills on which the city grew was helpful in this regard. Being situated near the Mediterranean Sea also encouraged trade (and prosperity), while it forced Rome to become a naval as well as a land power.
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∙ 11y agoRome was on the Alps to the north protected Rome from major invasion plus being on the Tiber river it gave the Romans access to the Mediterranean for trade and was far enough inland that the Romans would have advanced warning if enemies tried to come by sea. So basically, it had lots of protection, and a flurishing trade system.
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∙ 8y agoIn the early days of Rome the advantages of her location were that she was in a hilly area (the Seven Hills of Rome). People liked to live on hills because they were easier to defend from raids; the local volcanic rocks provided good building material. The city was on the only Ford on the river Tiber which crossed the region in an east-west direction from the mountain chain of the Apennines to the coast, which made the Rome main north-south communication point in the region. The river Tiber provided a navigable route to the coast, which was 16 miles to the west. Rome's closeness to the Apennine Mountains made it easier to bring water for these mountains by building aqueducts when with her population growth the demand for water exceeded the local supply. The disadvantage was that Rome was surrounded by several peoples who often attacked her and she often had to defend herself on more than one front.
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∙ 12y agoRomans established a Republic.
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how did the geographic location of Rome influenced its expansion?
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How is Rome's geography similar to Greece's geography?
Rome's geography is similar to Greece's because they are both part of the Mediterrenean countries. Although there are many differences-Rome & Greece both have parts in their countires where land is so barren you only have good enought soil for pasturage ~Nick4evr~
How does ANCIENT rome influence our government?
They gave us the idea of a tripartite government; with a legislative,judicial, and executive branch.
Was Rome successful?
Rome was successful through military success. She won many wars she fought for different reasons and at different time over the course of several centuries. These military victories led to Roman expansion and to Rome becoming the dominant power in the Mediterranean, the Balkan Peninsula, the Alpine region, Gaul and Britain.
Why did Marc Antony lost influence in rome?
Marc Antony lost influence in Rome because he refused to leave the east, Egypt and Cleopatra to come to Rome to defend himself against the charges that Octavian was claiming against him. Although even at the time of Actium, he had many supporters, they still needed his personal leadership rather than surrogates. Because of this prolonged absence much of his Roman support eroded away.
What impact did geography have on Rome's Success?
The geographic position of Rome contributed to its security and its expansion. Being inland from the Mediterranean Sea, shielded Rome from surprise sea attacks. This security was enhanced by building a seaport on the Tiber River where it empties into the Mediterranean Sea. The city was surrounded by seven hills which also helped for security in the early days of Rome. Later as Rome expanded, it found itself in the middle of the Mediterranean which was perfect for administrating areas to the east and west of the Italian Peninsula. Rome's proximity to Sicily and its conquest gave Rome access to control shipping across the Mediterranean Sea.
Why is romes geoghgraphy influenced to power?
explain why Rome's geography is added to its power and influence
How do you think Italy's geography and Rome's location would affect the spread of Romes's influence?
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How do you think Italy's geography and Romes location would affect the spread Rome's influence?
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How did the geography of Rome affect it's expansion?
It was protected from the north by mountains. It had easy access to trade due to water on three sides. The geography of Rom affect its expansion because it was located in the middle of Mediterranean. It gave Rome a quick access to different locations that were nearby to defeat and conquer the surrounding lands and allowing it to expand.
How did the expansion of conquered people affect Rome's expansion?
The expansion in the number of conquered people did not affect Rome's expansion because it was the product of her expansion.
What is the symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion?
The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.
What were the origins of Ancient Rome?
Rome was made by a Latin tribe
How geography determined Rome's location?
Geography threw a dart at a map of the earth and were the dart landed there was Rome built.
What are the origins of rome?
Romulus & Remus
What is the symbol of the end of Romes northern expansion?
The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.The symbol of the end of Rome's northern expansion was the Antonine Wall across Scotland.
How did the geography of Rome affected it and expansion?
The Romans traded through the mediteranean sea and the tiber river. The tiber river was a very important port. Where whaet, olive oil and wine were imported.
Is wine from Rome?
No, wine's origins were in Egypt
