The geography, including the Alps and the Apennines, made it difficult for invaders to boycott (surprise attack) the Italians. The mountains act as a sort of natural barrier protecting Italy from harms way.
The answer to your question is mercantilism. After the Renaissance, mercantilism was the economic policy of the new nations. This economic system was widely used in Europe in the fifteen hundreds and sixteen hundreds which favored equal trading of imports and exports. The national wealth was measured based by the amount of gold and silver.
Chattel slavery is when people are treated like property they are sold and bought.
Rome had an ideal seaport.
Rome was built on seven hills, which offered natural protection from invaders.
The climate of Rome was good for growing a variety of crops.
Answer: Options 1, 2 and 3.
<u>Explanation:</u>
For a city to develop, certain factors are to be kept n mind before the city develops. It includes easy accessibility to the people of that city with other cities either through land or through sea. It should not be very easily invaded by invaders.
Moreover the climate of the city should be appropriate for growing crops and doing agriculture in the city so that the farmers can grow food for other people. All these things were available in Rome, therefore making it a good site for a city.