MAP 6.2Roman Expansion, 262 B.C.E.–180 C.E.Rome expanded in all directions, eventually controlling every shore of the Mediterranean and vast amounts of land.> MAPPING THE PASTANALYZING THE MAP: How would you summarize the pattern of Roman expansion — that is, which areas were conquered first and which later? How long was Rome able to hold on to territories at the outermost boundaries of its empire?CONNECTIONS: Many of today’s major cities in these areas were founded as Roman colonies. Why do you think so many of these cities were founded along the northern border of Roman territory?