The Romans built one of the most powerful empires in the ancient world. Geography played a major role in their rise. Explain how geography influenced the early development and later expansion of Rome..
1) What advantages did geography provide?
2) What obstacles did it present?
Provide multiple specific examples. You should write 3-5 complete sentences total to earn full credit

The romans geography provided many helpful things. They were located surrounding the mediterranean sea, which allowed them to pretty much control all of the trade at the time. They also had the Alps and Apennines protecting them from outside forces. The rivers (Po and Tiber) allowed them to have fertile soil, which is great for food production to feed soldiers, etc.

Some disadvantages were that although the mountains protected them, it made it quite difficult to travel around and expand, the rivers also had a downside, they were prone to flooding.

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