Economy and Society in the Roman Mediterranean

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What encouraged trade between regions in the Roman Mediterranean?

Expansion of the Roman empire

Slave labor

Good roads (correct)

Strictly patriarchal society

What type of society did the Romans build during classical times?

Patriarchal society (correct)

Democratic society

Communal society

Matriarchal society

What was the economic foundation of the Roman empire?

Trade with Asia

Barter economy

Slave labor exploitation

Latifundia production (correct)

Where were grain-producing latifundia located in the Roman Mediterranean?

North Africa, Egypt, and Sicily Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of new cities founded by Romans in their conquered lands?

Economic links to larger Mediterranean economy Signup and view all the answers

Which region specialized in the cultivation of olives and grapevines during the Roman empire?

Greece Signup and view all the answers

What did Italy become a center for in terms of production during the Roman empire?

High-quality olive oil Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the work called 'Periplus maris erythraei' from the mid-first century c.e.?

To provide sailing instructions for the Red Sea Signup and view all the answers

What kept the Mediterranean sea lanes free of pirates during the Roman empire?

Roman military power Signup and view all the answers

What commodity was Spain known for producing during the Roman empire, in addition to high-quality olive oil?

Wine Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the pax romana have on trade in the Roman Mediterranean?

Encouraged trade between regions Signup and view all the answers

How did the Romans contribute to urbanization in the Mediterranean?

By building new cities as trade hubs Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the society built by the Romans during classical times?

Strictly patriarchal structure Signup and view all the answers

What was the economic foundation of the Roman empire in terms of agriculture?

Commercial agriculture for export Signup and view all the answers

How did the expansion of the Roman empire impact agricultural production?

Encouraged export-oriented production Signup and view all the answers

What role did Roman military and naval power play in Mediterranean trade during the Roman empire?

They kept the seas free of pirates to facilitate safe movement of cargoes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the ship that Paul of Tarsus boarded at Caesarea?

It transported agricultural commodities to Rome. Signup and view all the answers

Which region specialized in the production of grapevines during the Roman empire?

Greece Signup and view all the answers

What commodity was Spain primarily known for producing during the Roman empire?

Olive oil Signup and view all the answers