Roman Aqueducts Quiz

When were the first aqueducts constructed in Rome?

• 500 AD

• 100 AD

• 312 BC

• 200 BC

How does an aqueduct work?

• By using wind power

• By using pumps

• By gravity flow

• By using steam engines

What was the preferred water source for the aqueducts?

• River water

• Groundwater

• Rain water

• Sea water

What was the purpose of the castella in the aqueduct system?

• To purify the water

• To generate electricity

• To control the flow of water

• To store excess water

What material was primarily used for making the piping in the aqueducts?

• Stone

• Terracotta

• Lead

• Copper

How many public fountains were fed by the aqueducts in the 4th Century A.D?

• 500

• 1000

• 1352

• 2000

What was the primary use of water from the aqueducts in Rome?

• For drinking

• For public baths

• For industrial purposes

• For agriculture

What was the average speed of water flow in the aqueducts?

• 1 meter per second

• 2 meters per second

• 4 meters per second

• 3 meters per second

What was the estimated daily water supply to Rome from the aqueducts?

• 100,000 cubic meters

• 1 million cubic meters

• 320,000 cubic meters

• 500,000 cubic meters

What was the main factor causing restriction of water flow in the aqueducts over time?

• Algae growth

• Mineral deposits

• Sedimentation

• Pollution