Question

Pleas answer questions below.

1. At the height of the Roman Empire, what was the distance between the farthest point of the empire and the city of Rome?

2. At the outbreak of the Second Punic War, the Roman Empire controlled territory on only one continent— which one?

3. At its greatest extent, the Roman Empire included territory on which continents?

4. Which large body of water was firmly controlled by Rome? How did control of this body of water have a positive impact on the Roman economy and military?

5. Name five modern-day countries that occupy the land that once was part of the Roman Empire. (Use the Atlas in your book as reference.)

Answer 1

1. Approximately 2100 miles.
2. Europe
3. Europe,Africa,Asia
4. Controlled the Mediteraninan sea and helped economy through its easy use for international trade and helped military by allowing for rapid transportation and communication
5. Italy,Greece,France,Spain, England