The best answers for the questions would be the following:
<span>1. </span>They were generally larger and more politically intricate.
As one of the early settlements in history, they were more politically inclined to build a country.
<span>2. </span>Competition between monarchs over access to Asian resources.
<span>Discovering new resources and conquering them were a priority back then.</span>
Many members of the Senate, a group of appointed (not elected) political leaders, resented Caesar's popularity and arrogance. After Caesar attained the status of dictator for life in 44 B.C.E., these officials decided to strike the ultimate blow against his power.
Its the second one..... pretty positive! :)
