Question

“not without reason did gods and men choose this spot for the site of our city—the hills, the river to bring us produce from the inland regions and seaborne commerce from abroad, the sea itself, near enough for convenience yet not so near as to bring danger from foreign fleets, our situation in the very heart of italy—all these advantages make it of all places in the world the best for a city destined to grow great.” - excerpt from livy’s history of rome document - based questions: please answer each question using complete sentences, based on the reading selection and your knowledge of social studies. 1. what did livy mean when he wrote that rome’s location was chosen by “gods and men”? 2. why did livy believe that the tiber river and mediterranean sea were beneficial to rome? 3. name three major modern cities that are located at the mouths of rivers.

Explanation:

1. Livy likely meant that Rome's location had both divine - approved and human - chosen elements. The natural advantages of the site made it seem like a divinely - ordained place, while humans also recognized and utilized these advantages when choosing it as the city's site.
2. The Tiber River brought produce from inland regions, facilitating internal trade and food supply. The Mediterranean Sea enabled seaborne commerce from abroad, promoting international trade. Also, the sea was close enough for convenience but not so close as to be vulnerable to foreign fleets.
3. Some major modern cities at river mouths include Shanghai (Yangtze River), Buenos Aires (Río de la Plata), and New Orleans (Mississippi River).

Answer:

1. Livy meant that Rome's location had both divine and human - selected aspects due to its natural advantages.
2. The Tiber River facilitated internal trade and food supply, and the Mediterranean Sea enabled international trade while providing a degree of security.
3. Shanghai, Buenos Aires, New Orleans