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Because as the Roman Empire increased, they had more land. And Since they had a more variety of land, they had access to more products that other cultures had and they didn't. So they were able to have more trade with the newer products they had acquired as the empire expanded.
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JordanThe Mediterranean area was protected and encouraged by the Romans in order to create prosperity. This security of the Mediterranean Sea and elimination of the pirate predators enabled secure shipment of trade goods by the only efficient bulk transportation mode - sea cargo. Land transport for most goods was too costly over more than 100 km.
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How did trade shape the Roman world?
Trade was a major source of income for the Roman Empire. Specific sea routes were developed and trade roads built to make the process of transporting the trade goods easier. Different resources from different areas were needed throughout other parts of the empire, and other empires and societies traded, as well. The cooperation trade required brought the Roman world together.
How did the territory help increase Roman trade?
it helped by adding more variety to their collection of useful objects other people found rare
What two thing's helped unite the Roman Empire?
A strong military and organizational abilities.
What were the cause of disruption of trade that led to the fall of the roman empire?
The western part of the Roman Empire fell under the strain of the invasions by the Germanic peoples, which was compounded by lack of internal unity, infighting and usurpations which rendered the Roman response to the invasions ineffective
What natural features shaped the growth of the roman empire and its trade?
The Mediterranean and Black Seas, the river valleys, the fertile lands.
