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Solutions 

1) At the height of the Roman Empire, what was the distance between the farthest point of the empire and the city of Rome? 

To solve this problem we need to know what was the farthest point of the empire. The farthest point from the empire was Berenice. Berenice was a seaport in Egypt which was located on the Red Sea. The distance was 2600 kilometers which is equal to 1,600 miles. 

2) At the outbreak of the Second Punic War, the Roman Empire controlled territory on only one continent— which one?

At the outbreak of the Second Punic War, the Roman Empire controlled territory of Tunisia. The territory was called Carthaginian. 

3) At its greatest extent, the Roman Empire included territory on which continents?

The Roman Empire included territory on Europe, Asia, and Africa. These territories were located along the Mediterranean Sea. 

4) Which large body of water was firmly controlled by Rome? How did control of this body of water have a positive impact on the Roman economy and military?

The Mediterranean sea was the largest body of water in the Roman Empire. It had a positive impact on the Roman economy and military because no one can cross it with out their permission. They were in charge. 

5) Name five modern-day countries that occupy the land that once was part of the Roman Empire ? 

Britain 
Greece 
Portugal 
Spain
France 
Luxembourg 
Belgium 
Switzerland