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Question 1

Roman expansion and imperialism was characterized by
 
  a. a desire to improve the economies of conquered peoples.
  b. unsuccessful diplomatic moves.
  c. pure accident and fate.
  d. diplomacy, strategic fortifications, road construction, and allied military support.
  e. the successful employment of the phalanx.

Question 2

The charts containing detailed information on coastal contours, distances between ports, and compass readings were called
 
  a. astrolabes.
  b. caravels.
  c. portolani.
  d. horoscopes.
  e. sea charts.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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