Ancient Roman Innovations and Practices

The video explores 15 significant Roman inventions, including aqueducts, hypocausts, codices, Roman numerals, concrete, newspapers, plumbing, arches, the corvus, postal systems, law, surgical tools, roads, apartment complexes, and the Julian calendar. These innovations have had a lasting impact on modern society, influencing areas such as architecture, communication, law, and timekeeping.

What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To act as defensive walls

• To serve as roads

• To provide fresh water

• To transport goods

What was the hypocast system used for in ancient Rome?

• Cooling buildings

• Heating buildings

• Storing food

• Transporting water

Who commissioned the first bound book, known as a codex?

• Julius Caesar

• Marcus Aurelius

• Nero

• Augustus

What was the primary material used in Roman concrete?

• Clay

• Limestone

• Volcanic ash

• Granite

What was the Acta Diurna in ancient Rome?

• A military formation

• A type of building

• A religious ceremony

• A daily publication

How did ancient Romans manage waste in their cities?

• Burning it

• Burying it

• Throwing it into the streets

• Flushing it through sewers

What was the corvus used for in Roman naval battles?

• Signaling other ships

• Navigating ships

• Firing projectiles

• Boarding enemy ships

What was the purpose of the Cursus Publicus in ancient Rome?

• A military camp

• A marketplace

• A postal system

• A public bath

What was a significant contribution of the Corpus Juris Civilis?

• The concept of democracy

• The idea of 'innocent until proven guilty'

• The invention of the jury system

• The creation of the first police force

What was the main change introduced by the Julian calendar?

• The division of the day into hours

• The addition of leap years

• The creation of weeks

• The introduction of months