Question 1 • Social Studies 8 - LIU Summer
A vast empire was difficult to govern because officials had to manage people across distant regions. News and instructions also took a long time to travel, making communication difficult. The Roman army had to defend long borders and far-flung territories, so protecting every part of the empire was challenging. These correspond to governing the people, getting news around, and defending the empire.
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