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How did the growth of trade in the Mediterranean impact Roman civilization?

1.Rome lost power as the Middle East dominated trade.
2.Rome lost contact with Asia as trade grew with Africa.
3.Rome gained power and wealth through trade.
4.Rome went to war to take trade routes from Germanic tribes.

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Answer:The Roman Empire was criss-crossed with trade routes. There were sea routes that covered the Mediterranean and Black Seas and numerous land routes using the roads built by the Romans. Trade and moving the Roman Army around were the two principle reasons for building roads

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