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What encouraged trade between regions in the Roman Mediterranean?
What encouraged trade between regions in the Roman Mediterranean?
What type of society did the Romans build during classical times?
What type of society did the Romans build during classical times?
What was the economic foundation of the Roman empire?
What was the economic foundation of the Roman empire?
Where were grain-producing latifundia located in the Roman Mediterranean?
Where were grain-producing latifundia located in the Roman Mediterranean?
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What was the role of new cities founded by Romans in their conquered lands?
What was the role of new cities founded by Romans in their conquered lands?
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Which region specialized in the cultivation of olives and grapevines during the Roman empire?
Which region specialized in the cultivation of olives and grapevines during the Roman empire?
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What did Italy become a center for in terms of production during the Roman empire?
What did Italy become a center for in terms of production during the Roman empire?
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What was the purpose of the work called 'Periplus maris erythraei' from the mid-first century c.e.?
What was the purpose of the work called 'Periplus maris erythraei' from the mid-first century c.e.?
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What kept the Mediterranean sea lanes free of pirates during the Roman empire?
What kept the Mediterranean sea lanes free of pirates during the Roman empire?
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What commodity was Spain known for producing during the Roman empire, in addition to high-quality olive oil?
What commodity was Spain known for producing during the Roman empire, in addition to high-quality olive oil?
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What impact did the pax romana have on trade in the Roman Mediterranean?
What impact did the pax romana have on trade in the Roman Mediterranean?
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How did the Romans contribute to urbanization in the Mediterranean?
How did the Romans contribute to urbanization in the Mediterranean?
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What characterized the society built by the Romans during classical times?
What characterized the society built by the Romans during classical times?
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What was the economic foundation of the Roman empire in terms of agriculture?
What was the economic foundation of the Roman empire in terms of agriculture?
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How did the expansion of the Roman empire impact agricultural production?
How did the expansion of the Roman empire impact agricultural production?
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What role did Roman military and naval power play in Mediterranean trade during the Roman empire?
What role did Roman military and naval power play in Mediterranean trade during the Roman empire?
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What was the significance of the ship that Paul of Tarsus boarded at Caesarea?
What was the significance of the ship that Paul of Tarsus boarded at Caesarea?
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Which region specialized in the production of grapevines during the Roman empire?
Which region specialized in the production of grapevines during the Roman empire?
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What commodity was Spain primarily known for producing during the Roman empire?
What commodity was Spain primarily known for producing during the Roman empire?
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