Need help on Social Studies homwork about Ancient Rome?

Question: Need help on Social Studies homwork about Ancient Rome!?

Please help me on these questions

1!.)Why was Rome a good location for the exchange of goods and ideas!?!?

2!.)What aspects of Greek culture and skills might the Romans have found usefull!?

3!.)Create a timeline highlighting the major changes in Roman Goverment!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.(optional)

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

1) rome was in central europe - during the era, trade ran from eastern asia to western europe, so its CENTRAL location, located on prominent bodies of water, was beneficial for trade
2) the gods are similar (same idea, different names), architecture, government, etcWww@QuestionHome@Com