Which statement best describes the population of ancient Rome?

With a population of about a million, ancient Rome was a large city.

Compared to cities today, Rome was more like a town or village in size.

Ancient Rome was smaller than any city today.

Ancient Rome was bigger than any of today's cities.

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Rebekah Carr

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14 February, 17:05

Which statement best describes the population of ancient Rome?

With a population of about a million, ancient Rome was a large city.

Compared to cities today, Rome was more like a town or village in size.

Ancient Rome was smaller than any city today.

Ancient Rome was bigger than any of today's cities.

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Gavyn Alvarado · Answer 1

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The entire Roman Empire had a population at its peak of more than 50 million people. The city of Rome, however, housed around one million people. This city would therefore be a large city these days.

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Which statement best describes the population of ancient Rome?With a population of about a million, ancient Rome was a large city.Compared to cities today, Rome was more like a town or village in size.Ancient Rome was smaller than any city today.Ancient Rome was bigger than any of today's cities.