Ancient Roman Inventions and Innovations

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What shape did the Romans use to build most buildings with?

Back

Arches

Front

What shapes were aqueducts made of?

Back

Arches

Front

What was used to make the cement that the Romans invented? Options: shells, iron ore, rocks, and water; soil, rock, and water; water, quicklime, sand and volcanic ash

Back

water, quicklime, sand and volcanic ash

Front

At about 200 A.D how many miles of road did the Romans build?

Back

50,000 miles

Front

What did the Romans call their concrete?

Back

Caementicium

Front

What were aqueducts used for?

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Provides water for the people

Front

Who built the first road?

Back

Appius Claudius Caecus

Front

Romans could build a mile of road every _________ days.

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3-4

Front

Why did the Romans decide to build their buildings with arches?

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Easier, quicker, good natural strength; insures a strong and solid foundation