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Why the Silk Road was also called Trans-Eurasian was due to the origin of the word phrase. A silk road, also known as a silk route, is defined as the interlinking of trade routes across landmasses that connect Asia with the Mediterranean and Europe.

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What Mauryan ruler built the roads and hospitals for people and animals?

Emperor asoka also called ashoka


How did roads built for the roman legions help trade?

The famous Roman roads were the paved roads, the first one of which was built in 312 BC. Before this the Romans had unpaved roads. Paved roads had a military purpose. They sped up the movement of Roman troops and supplies to Roman military bases. This improved transport and communication also facilitated the movement of goods for trade. One of these roads was called via Salaria (Salt Road) and was used for the transport of salt from the west to the east coasts of central Italy. Salt was a precious commodity in antiquity because it was the only preservative.


What affects did the building of roads have on the roman empire?

The building of roads enhanced travel, trade and communications in the Roman empire. They also enable a more rapid movement of troops if needed.The building of roads enhanced travel, trade and communications in the Roman empire. They also enable a more rapid movement of troops if needed.The building of roads enhanced travel, trade and communications in the Roman empire. They also enable a more rapid movement of troops if needed.The building of roads enhanced travel, trade and communications in the Roman empire. They also enable a more rapid movement of troops if needed.The building of roads enhanced travel, trade and communications in the Roman empire. They also enable a more rapid movement of troops if needed.The building of roads enhanced travel, trade and communications in the Roman empire. They also enable a more rapid movement of troops if needed.The building of roads enhanced travel, trade and communications in the Roman empire. They also enable a more rapid movement of troops if needed.The building of roads enhanced travel, trade and communications in the Roman empire. They also enable a more rapid movement of troops if needed.The building of roads enhanced travel, trade and communications in the Roman empire. They also enable a more rapid movement of troops if needed.


Why were roads important in Mesopotamia?

Roads were important to use as a path way to get to different places in the city. They were also used to set a path to the visitors (traders) to get around.


Why did Augustus have roads build?

Their empire was growing and so they needed to build roads in order to support more families. Also, their forces were growing stronger and they conquered more empires. The roads the Romans are famous for are the paved roads. The Romans started building paved roads for military purposes. The first of these paved roads was the Appian Way which was built in 312 BC to speed up the movement of troops to the font in the Second Samnite War. Besides speeding up the movement of troops, they also made the crucial delivery of supplies to the army engaged in battles of stationed in garrisons easier and faster. The paved roads aided Rome's military control over the conquered areas. Of course, they also helped communications more in general and trade.

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What Mauryan ruler built the roads and hospitals for people and animals?

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