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The Mediterranean trade route was a great source for trading wealth. The Mediterranean Sea is located at the center of three continents so it is efficient for trade. It was connected to the silk roads in the east and was used to transport goods from Asia throughout Europe.
This type of a legislation is called an ordinance. That's just a fancy term for official order by someone in power. A famous example of such ordinances was the Northwest Ordinance, which wasn't related to alcohol, but the word nevertheless stays for even things like carrying alcohol.
