What led to the rise of the merchant class after the punic wars? (4 points)

members of the roman senate took over the trade market.

rome conquered new lands that allowed for increased trade of goods.

most soldiers who returned from war became merchants during peace time.

rome captured the silk road and indian and chinese merchants became roman citizens.

which of these resources from conquered lands was a major contributor to rome's economic growth? (4 points)

merchants

metals

technology

taxes

how did the political policies of augustus contribute to the growth and longevity of the roman empire? (4 points)

he used democratic elections to fill seats in the senate and used the senate as a consul.

he shared equal power with the consuls and therefore avoided any corruption.

he ruled like an authoritarian dictator and enforced the laws that he created.

he reformed the tax system and created a police department to enforce laws.