Roman Technology and Achievements

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Which of the following was NOT an innovation achieved by the Romans? Roads, Aqueducts, Arches, Math

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Math

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What innovation allowed fresh water into Roman cities? Options: rivers, aqueducts, catapults, arches

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aqueducts

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Which technology allowed soldiers, merchants and traders to travel more quickly through the empire? Options: paved roads, aqueducts, arches, plumbing

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paved roads

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Which is an example of how the Romans copied Greek design? Options: road systems, arches and vaults, the use of quartz, columns and marble

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columns and marble

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What Roman architectural contribution allowed the construction of higher, more stable structures such as the aqueducts and the Colosseum? Options: columns, arches, lintels, marble

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arches

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Roman roads were built primarily in order to allow...

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Rome’s armies to travel through the empire.

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What material did the Romans invent that helped their structures last? Options: volcanic rock, asphalt, cement, lime

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cement

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Gladiator fights, chariot races, and the theater are all examples of

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Events that Roman citizens enjoyed

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Some examples of Roman building technology are: Concrete and arches, Pyramids and vaults, Marble and tile, Pillars and columns

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Concrete and arches

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Much of Roman science and technology was based off of the __________ culture

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Greek