How did the classical empires in the mediterranean and the middle east promote trade and project military power?

The classical empires projected military power through the imperial conquest of their foes. They also used diplomacy and negotiation in seeking alliances with smaller countries or tribes. They also built defensive walls and military roads that facilitated easy movement of the army. They promoted trade through integration, building of roads and issuance of currency

typical characteristics of global cities include all of the following except being culturally isolationist.

explanation:

although the crusades failed to capture jerusalem, they had several major impacts on western europe. they increased the authority of the king: sometimes nobles died in battle without leaving an heir in which case the king got their land. kings passed taxes to pay for the crusades.