In the 2nd century BC, Rome became a great Mediterranean power. write down the reasons for the Roman

In the 2nd century BC, Rome became a great Mediterranean power. write down the reasons for the Roman victories and the consequences of the conquests for the inhabitants of the conquered lands.

By the second century BC Rome became one of the most powerful empires. The Roman army was distinguished by harsh discipline, the despotism of the military leaders. Numerous cohorts and als instilled fear in the conquered lands. The Roman army was the best military organization of the time. Talented generals, trained legionnaires with swords expanded the borders of Rome. The territory of the state was huge; different tribes and nationalities lived in it. Subjugated peoples who were not exterminated became slaves. Slaves were taken to Rome for hard work in the fields and in the homes of the Romans. But Roman agrarian technology, culture, and legal relations came to the conquered countries.