Most of the population of the Roman empire lived within
easy reach of the Mediterranean, and the imperial government promoted and protected
sea-trade and naval communications . The Romans were active in dredging ship channels
and in building river ports at likely places - such as London, Paris, Cologne, Vienna,
Belgrade and so forth - and maintaining river fleets to maintain security and order on
these watery highways.
- spot had mild climate, good
farmland, strategic location
• Built city on seven hills
that could be defended
- farmed at base of the hills; lived
on hilltops
• City was close to Mediterranean Sea and its
trade routes
- lay next to Tiber River, which aided trade
and provided protection
• Romeʼs location on Italian
Peninsula helped its development
• Roman ships could sail
to other lands surrounding Mediterranean
- helped in
conquering new territories, developing trade routes
• Alps,
Apennines mountains protected Rome, but didnʼt isolate it
•
Italyʼs large plains made farming easier than in Greece
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