Ancient Roman Economy: Trade and Industry
Since Rome was the greatest trade centre in the Ancient world, it got amazingly huge economic power. From lands far and wide goods came into the city. For every new province Rome conquered, a new trading partner was born. Since the new province also got a trading partner, there was a greater standard of living for everyone.
Rome traded with many, many countries, including Britain, France, Ukraine, and Greece. There were also many other countries, or 'provinces' that Rome traded with, but before mentioning those, its very important to know what Rome produced and exported to other countries. Rome traded a good amount of items compared with other countries. Rome exported olive oil, wine, and bricks to Africa, Britain, Eastern Mediterranean, and many other countries. Anyway, below are more countries along with the previously mentioned ones in a list that says the country/province name, and what they exported to Rome (in alphabetical order).
-Africa: Wheat and Ivory
-Britain: Tin
-Eastern Mediterranean: Glass
-Egypt: Grain and Papyrus
-France: Timber and Wool
-Greece: Marble
-Mediterranean: Glass
-Spain: Lead, Silver, Copper
-Ukraine: Gold
There were multiple ways the Romans traded with other countries. Roads, for instance, were one of the ways the Romans traded. It was cheaper to travel by sea than road or river, although it wasn't as safe because the weather could be harsh. As just mentioned, another way to travel is by sea or river on boats. There were many types of boats the Romans used to trade, which included freighters and merchant ships (more on ships in 'Ships Used For Trading' ).
Rome traded with many, many countries, including Britain, France, Ukraine, and Greece. There were also many other countries, or 'provinces' that Rome traded with, but before mentioning those, its very important to know what Rome produced and exported to other countries. Rome traded a good amount of items compared with other countries. Rome exported olive oil, wine, and bricks to Africa, Britain, Eastern Mediterranean, and many other countries. Anyway, below are more countries along with the previously mentioned ones in a list that says the country/province name, and what they exported to Rome (in alphabetical order).
-Africa: Wheat and Ivory
-Britain: Tin
-Eastern Mediterranean: Glass
-Egypt: Grain and Papyrus
-France: Timber and Wool
-Greece: Marble
-Mediterranean: Glass
-Spain: Lead, Silver, Copper
-Ukraine: Gold
There were multiple ways the Romans traded with other countries. Roads, for instance, were one of the ways the Romans traded. It was cheaper to travel by sea than road or river, although it wasn't as safe because the weather could be harsh. As just mentioned, another way to travel is by sea or river on boats. There were many types of boats the Romans used to trade, which included freighters and merchant ships (more on ships in 'Ships Used For Trading' ).