Question

Which fact most clearly shows the difficulty in defending the Roman empire against invasion? (1 point)

• At its height, the empire comprised nearly 1.7 million square miles of land and water.
• Over the course of its history, the Roman empire built about 55,000 miles of paved roads.
• The Mediterranean Sea stretches about 2,300 miles west to east and about 600 miles from Italy to the African coast.
• At ts height, the empire likely had a population as high as 100 million.

Answer 1

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The fact that most clearly shows the difficulty in defending the Roman empire against invasion is the sheer size of the empire, as indicated by the statement "At its height, the empire comprised nearly 1.7 million square miles of land and water." The vast expanse of territory would have made it challenging to effectively defend and protect against potential invaders.