The Roman Empire was one of the greatest civilizations in history, developing advancements in many important areas, like architecture and technology. Its culture was widespread, and it had a big impact on other civilizations to come. The main way Rome was able to become so advanced was being able to adapt to its geography. This allowed them to complete tasks more efficiently, and maximize the effectiveness of what they were doing. The Ancient Romans were heavily involved in trade. However, their geography involved a lot of water. The Romans realized this, and adapted to it. They created trade routes that went more by sea rather than land. Document 1 shows that the majority of Roman trade routes crossed the Mediterranean Sea. Document 2 says,
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They built harbors in different areas, along with lighthouses to help guide ships. The Romans understood their geography and worked to maximize the effectiveness of how they traded. In addition, another way Romans adapted to its geography was building roads. Document 4 says, “When the Romans conquered new territories, they often found roads that were simple mud and grass tracks. The Roman’s realized they needed better roads because they had to be able to travel quickly throughout the empire in order to control its newly conquered people’s. Consequently, good roads meant that orders, troops, and supplies could be sent quickly throughout the empire. In times of peace, it meant increased trade and taxes for the Roman government.”
The Romans adapted to the terrain they took over, realizing they needed sturdier roads to more effectively transport people and goods. In order to do this, they used a device called a Groma to ensure that they were straight. Additionally, from the image in Document 4, we find that the Roman roads were built with drainage, making them more weather resistant. From Document 3, we can see that these roads spread throughout the Roman Empire. It was possible to travel to and from any part by just the roads. This adaptation allowed Ancient Romans to travel faster, trade faster, and keep control of their vast
They built harbors in different areas, along with lighthouses to help guide ships. The Romans understood their geography and worked to maximize the effectiveness of how they traded. In addition, another way Romans adapted to its geography was building roads. Document 4 says, “When the Romans conquered new territories, they often found roads that were simple mud and grass tracks. The Roman’s realized they needed better roads because they had to be able to travel quickly throughout the empire in order to control its newly conquered people’s. Consequently, good roads meant that orders, troops, and supplies could be sent quickly throughout the empire. In times of peace, it meant increased trade and taxes for the Roman government.”
The Romans adapted to the terrain they took over, realizing they needed sturdier roads to more effectively transport people and goods. In order to do this, they used a device called a Groma to ensure that they were straight. Additionally, from the image in Document 4, we find that the Roman roads were built with drainage, making them more weather resistant. From Document 3, we can see that these roads spread throughout the Roman Empire. It was possible to travel to and from any part by just the roads. This adaptation allowed Ancient Romans to travel faster, trade faster, and keep control of their vast