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How did geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the roman empire?
Hey, this is the same question that was killing me when I was in sixth grade. But now I know it, so here it is! Except theres alot of extra details, so yea. But anyways, Rome itself, as an ancient city, had a perfect position for expansion and domination in the Italian peninsula. Located on multiple hills, Rome was a very defendable city. It was built over a river, connecting it to the sea and further inland for trade. It was not a coastal city, something very important in ancient times. Unlike a coastal city, Rome could not be surprised by any attackers. It had plenty of forewarning if anyone approached. Also, coastal cities can be prone to foreign influence. Rome was not, allowing it to create and maintain a powerful Roman culture. (read Cicero's works concerning Romulus and the founding of Rome)
In the Mediterranean, Rome was an excellent position. As a peninsula it only had to fear land attacks from the North, thus protecting three out of four of its borders by water. Even the Northern border was guarded by the massive Alps. Thus, few land campaigns were successful against Rome. (Celts, Hannibal, Huns?)
The sea offered innumerous trade opportunities, and after the first destruction of Carthage in 216(?) BC, Rome was the powerhouse in all of the Mediterannean coast. In this way, Rome easily spread its influence around the whole region, using its powerful army to quell any problem-makers. Rome established itself in Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Carthage, and Spain very quickly as the rulers of those waters.
The geography of the Italian peninsula affected Romes development by directing the directions in which it expanded Rome grew gradually absorbing or conquering its neighbor which eventually led to controlling the entire peninsula
It provided the basis on which Rome expanded - militarily and economically - and was the springboard for its growing ambitions to dominate first Western Europe, then Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
the location of the peninsula contributed to roman control of the Mediterranean region.
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Who were the kings that ruled the Italian peninsula from 600-265BC?
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What did the location of the roman peninsula contribute to?
The never was/is a Roman peninsula. Rome was/is in the Italian peninsula. Italy has lies in between the western basin and the eastern basin of the Mediterranean. This made it easier for the Romans to expand into both the western and the eastern Mediterranean and to control both basins of the Mediterranean.
How did the landscape of the Italian peninsula affect early settlement?
Italy's cities were built mostly on hills, so higher ground was an advantage when they were facing outside threats. And though it was difficult to cross Italy because of its rockiness, they had streams running out of the hills, so it was and easy source of fresh water.
Who ruled the Italian peninsula before the Romans took over in 509 BC?
Before the Romans took over the Italian peninsula, Italy consisted of a multitude of different peoples. The main forces were the Etruscans and the Greeks, who had a foothold in the extreme south. However there were others as well, such as the Latins, the Samnites, the Gauls and the Oscans.
How did the ideas of the renaissance travel far from the Italian peninsula?
It's cuz of the noble or nights who went around the world telling people stuff and the word went around
How did geography of Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
the location of the peninsula contributed to roman control of the mediterranean region.
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the developement of the roman empire?
the location of the peninsula contributed to roman control of the mediterranean region.
How did Rome's position on the Italian peninsula affect its development?
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Name the mountains that stretch the length of the Italian Peninsula?
The Apennine Mountains stretch the length of the Italian Peninsula, running from north to south for about 750 miles. They form a backbone down the center of Italy, influencing the geography and climate of the region.
What is the three peninsulas in Southern Europe?
Iberian peninsula Italian peninsula Greece peninsula
Which peninsula is rome located?
The Italian Peninsula
Which mountain range runs the length of the Italian peninsula?
The Apennine Mountains run the length of the Italian peninsula, spanning approximately 1,200 kilometers from north to south. The range influences the climate and geography of Italy, stretching from the Ligurian Sea in the northwest to the Adriatic Sea in the southeast.
Which is larger iberian peninsula or Italian peninsula?
The Iberian Peninsula is much larger than the Italian Peninsula. The Iberian Peninsula is about 590,000 km2 in area, while the Italian Peninsula is only about 300,000 km2 in area.
What is the population of Italian Peninsula?
Italian Peninsula's population is 26,171,000.
What peninsula is Rome on?
the Italian peninsula
What is the area of Italian Peninsula?
The area of Italian Peninsula is 131,337 square kilometers.
Which peninsula is divided from the rest by the Alps?
The Italian Peninsula is divided from the rest by the Alps.
