Question
The map used here shows the changing boundaries of the Roman Empire from 130 AD to 476 AD. Areas of Northern Europe, far northern Britain, and Asia were never conquered by the Romans. What most likely prevented the empire from expanding farther into these areas?
A.
Rome wanted to have only a small empire.
B.
Those areas had powerful enemy tribes.
C.
Rome could not decide which area to invade.
D.
Those areas had land that was poor for farming.
A.
Rome wanted to have only a small empire.
B.
Those areas had powerful enemy tribes.
C.
Rome could not decide which area to invade.
D.
Those areas had land that was poor for farming.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most likely reason that prevented the Roman Empire from expanding farther into areas of Northern Europe, far northern Britain, and Asia is:
**B. Those areas had powerful enemy tribes.**
The Roman Empire faced significant resistance from various tribes in those regions, which were often more mobile and familiar with the local terrain, making conquest difficult.
**B. Those areas had powerful enemy tribes.**
The Roman Empire faced significant resistance from various tribes in those regions, which were often more mobile and familiar with the local terrain, making conquest difficult.