What happens to the Poles on a Robinson projection? 0 points
their shape appears to be perfectly maintained
they appear to be significantly larger areas
they appear to be slightly flattened
their distance from the Equator appears longer than it actually is

the roman republic began to expand when rome fought the punic wars and defeated carthage. the punic wars refer to the series of 3 wars fought among rome and carthage, before it ended in carthage's defeat.

the proximity of water was an advantage to western europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.

1. there are no mountains to protect it from the sea

2. and its has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters.