Learning Journal Unit 8
Discuss how the provinces affected the general Roman economy.
Introduction:
The word province is originated from the Latin Provincia or provinciae (as plural) and in ancient Rome, it was territorial subdivision of the Roman Empire. The name was applied to territories in both in Rome and all others areas where Roman officials had jurisdiction over. Provinces were usually administered by politicians of senatorial rank, usually former consuls or former praetors. This learning journal will discuss how those provinces affected the general Roman economy.
The provinces of ancient Rome greatly affected its economy in terms of agrarian products, revenue generation and political stability. Goods, exclusively of wheat, olive oil, and wine imported into Italy were unaffordable as were those of luxury goods from other parts of the Roman world. The provinces were self-supportive and at the same time provided the monetary treasury by paying taxes, as well as supplying Rome with their staple goods. Pottery also came from Gaul and Germany to Italy. The
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