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Which three geographical advantages did the Roman historian Livy see in Rome's location? The caves in the surrounding mountains served as storehouses. The Mediterranean Sea and Tiber River allowed for travel and trade. A stretch of desert protected Rome on the eastern side. Rome's central location allowed the republic to expand. Mountains and the sea provided protection from invasions. The large inland lake near Rome acted as a waterway.​

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Assuming the top qualities Livy wants are Expansion, Trade and Safety for the military....as rome was wealthy and wanted to expand their empire for power, money and of course they needed safety to do so besides the power.

The Mediterranean Sea and Tiber River allowed for travel and trade.

Rome's central location allowed the republic to expand.

Mountains and the sea provided protection from invasions.

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