Why was the location of Italy important to the growth of Rome?

Explanation:

Rome's location on the Italian peninsula, and the Tiber River, provided access to trade routes on the Mediterranean Sea. As a result, trade was an important part of life in ancient Rome. ... Later, the Roman armies used these same routes to conquer large amounts of territory and expand the empire along the Mediterranean.

Apartheid practices were not common in south africa until they became official policy in 1948. of the following statements is true of apartheid practices in south africa before and after 1948 the full introduction of apartheid took place in late 1950s