The Impact Of Greece And Rome's Impact On The Mediterranean Area

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Which left a bigger impact on the mediterranean area Rome or Greece?
In this argumentative essay I am going to explain if Greece or Rome left more of an impact on the mediterranean area, Rome or Greece? So who wins the mediterranean battle for most impact? Throughout the course history, Rome has left a big impact on the mediterranean area. Rome has been said to just “dominate the mediterranean area overall”. Rome ruled the mediterranean area they had all of the power. Rome was able to leave more lasting effects on the mediterranean area then Greece did.
Rome and Greece were both two powerful city states but which of the two left a bigger impact on the mediterranean area? The Roman Empire would always try to get land the was by or close to the

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