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How did geography help make Rome a site of encounter?

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Responses

Rome was difficult to travel to, so people from other civilizations left it alone and it developed in peace.

Rome was difficult to travel to, so people from other civilizations left it alone and it developed in peace.

The Mediterranean Sea helped it connect with civilizations in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

The Mediterranean Sea helped it connect with civilizations in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Its location in Central Europe made it a focal point of migration and interaction on the continent.

Its location in Central Europe made it a focal point of migration and interaction on the continent.

The relatively level terrain of Europe made it easy for Romans to travel and trade across long distances.

The relatively level terrain of Europe made it easy for Romans to travel and trade across long distances.

The Mediterranean Sea helped Rome connect with civilizations in Europe, Asia, and Africa.