The Romans built many roads throughout their empire so the army could travel quickly. These roads were also used by traders. People traded within the empire as well as with other cultures outside the empire. The Romans were responsible for building roads in Europe and through parts of Africa and Asia. Which of the following was a likely result of this large road network?

A.

Trade resulted in the spread of Roman culture to many societies.

B.

The Romans became the first Europeans to travel to China.

C.

Contact with other cultures caused the Roman Republic to collapse.

D.

Other cultures used the roads to attack many Roman cities.

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Isabelle Murphy

18 April, 10:24

The Romans built many roads throughout their empire so the army could travel quickly. These roads were also used by traders. People traded within the empire as well as with other cultures outside the empire. The Romans were responsible for building roads in Europe and through parts of Africa and Asia. Which of the following was a likely result of this large road network?

A.

Trade resulted in the spread of Roman culture to many societies.

B.

The Romans became the first Europeans to travel to China.

C.

Contact with other cultures caused the Roman Republic to collapse.

D.

Other cultures used the roads to attack many Roman cities.

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Nathalie Best · Answer 1

A. Most likely the answer. Culture from all the republics involved in the the Silk Road spread.

B. It is hard to know for certain who were the first Europeans in China.

C. While disease did become rampant in the Roman Empire due to trade. The fall of the empire had the most to do with it's own internal struggles for power and Germanic invaders.

D. Never heard this being mentioned