Which statement about trade during the period of the Roman Empire is correct?

Responses

Most of the empire's outlying territories refused to trade with Rome.

Most of the empire's outlying territories refused to trade with Rome.

Trade supplied Romans with exotic goods and helped spread new ideas.

Trade supplied Romans with exotic goods and helped spread new ideas.

A lack of paved, well-maintained overland routes hampered Roman trade.

A lack of paved, well-maintained overland routes hampered Roman trade.

Trade was confined to food staples transported over short distances.

1 answer

The correct statement about trade during the period of the Roman Empire is:

Trade supplied Romans with exotic goods and helped spread new ideas.

During the Roman Empire, trade networks expanded significantly, facilitating the exchange of a wide variety of goods, including luxury items from distant lands. This trade also contributed to cultural exchange and the spread of ideas across the empire.