The flourishing of Greek colonies in the Mediterranean significantly influenced Roman culture, politics, and society. As Romans encountered Greek art, philosophy, and governance, they adopted and adapted many elements, leading to a Greco-Roman cultural synthesis. This exposure also facilitated trade and military expansion, as Rome sought to control key territories and trade routes. Ultimately, the integration of Greek ideas helped shape Roman identity and contributed to the empire's enduring legacy.
Because conflicts between the rich and poor started to develop
The Romans were lucky because the Mediterranean climate had short and mild winters. The summer is hot and dry. They didn't have to worry about things collapsing under several feet of snow, and their plants weren't destroyed by frost.
Italy's location in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, between it western and eastern basins, meant that the empire first grew around this sea. The Romans conquered the whole of the Mediterranean and called it mare nostrum, 'our sea.' It also influenced the fact that Gaul was the first land beyond the Mediterranean they conquered. They expanded northwards from their possession along the Mediterranean in southern Gaul.
The battle at Lexingtonan Concord would affect how the other colonies would be treated or perceived.
deserts and mountains isolated them and rivers promoted cultural diffusion and flourished civilization.
Rome enjoys a Mediterranean climate typical of the Mediterranean coasts of Italy. Spring and autumnrm, and the Romans ottobrate ("beautiful October days") are known as being sunny and warm.
Rome enjoys a Mediterranean climate typical of the Mediterranean coasts of Italy. Spring and autumnrm, and the Romans ottobrate ("beautiful October days") are known as being sunny and warm.
The cold, rocky terrain restricted farming to small operations, but the nature of the original settlements fostered the development of towns where businesses flourished. Excellent harbors led to shipping as a major economic base.
Because conflicts between the rich and poor started to develop
how did the triangular trade affect the colonies
The Romans were lucky because the Mediterranean climate had short and mild winters. The summer is hot and dry. They didn't have to worry about things collapsing under several feet of snow, and their plants weren't destroyed by frost.
The cold, rocky terrain restricted farming to small operations, but the nature of the original settlements fostered the development of towns where businesses flourished. Excellent harbors led to shipping as a major economic base.
Roman expansion into the mediterranean was the begin of a dominating empire. Though the Romans were thought to be a very army-centric, they were actually very defensive. They though their best defense would be a good offense. So before another army could be a threat to them, they comanded and conquered.
Italy's location in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, between it western and eastern basins, meant that the empire first grew around this sea. The Romans conquered the whole of the Mediterranean and called it mare nostrum, 'our sea.' It also influenced the fact that Gaul was the first land beyond the Mediterranean they conquered. They expanded northwards from their possession along the Mediterranean in southern Gaul.
After the Romans defeated Hannibal and salted the site of Carthage, they consolidated their victory by taking possession of the Carthaginian territories around the Mediterranean. This lead to Rome having an empire to administer, and to its influence over the Greeks. Thus, the Punic wars lead to Rome becoming the dominant power in the Mediterranean world.
they lost their lands and they lost their properties.
it affect the trade and settlement because people had to go to the Mediterranean Sea