Question

The map shows the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.

A map of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. A key shows the Roman Republic, 44 B C E in purple, the Roman Empires, 117 C E in green and Modern borders with black lines. Purple shaded areas include the coast along central north Africa, most of Spain and Portugal, France, Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Italy, the coast land from Italy southeast to the Aegean Sea, parts of Turkey. Green shaded areas include: northern Spain, England, central European countries east of Italy, the rest of Turkey and eastward, the east and west coast of North Africa.

In which directions did the Roman Empire mainly expand within Europe?

north and east
south and east
east and west
north and west

Answer 1

north and west Europe to the Near East

Step-by-step explanation:

Roman Empire. territory controlled by ancient Rome. The Romans built up their empire through conquest or annexation between the 3rd century BC and the 3rd century AD. At its height, the Roman Empire stretched from north-western Europe to the Near East and encompassed all the lands of the Mediterranean.