CP The Ingenious Romans: Engineering and Expansion Quiz 6.57

What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To provide shelter for soldiers

• To act as defensive walls

• To serve as roads for chariots

• To transport water to cities and towns

How many miles of roads did the Romans build?

• Over 10,000 miles

• Over 100,000 miles

• Over 20,000 miles

• Over 50,000 miles

What was the Colosseum mainly used for?

• Gladiator battles

• Shopping

• School

• Worship

What is a key feature of Roman domes?

• They were used as aqueducts

• They created large open spaces

• They were made of wood

• They required many columns

What shape is crucial to the strength of Roman arches?

• Triangular

• Curved

• Hexagonal

• Square

What was a major benefit of Roman roads?

• They were made of gold

• They connected the empire efficiently

• They were built underwater

• They were only used for parades

What did Roman sanitation systems include?

• Public baths and sewers

• Only sewers

• Only private baths

• No sanitation systems

Which Roman structure is known for its large, unreinforced concrete dome?

• The Forum

• The Circus Maximus

• The Pantheon

• The Colosseum

What was a common use for Roman arches?

• Decorative purposes only

• Bridges and buildings

• Fountains

• Gardens

How did Roman engineering innovations contribute to their empire?

• By making cities more beautiful

• By improving trade and military movement

• By reducing the need for soldiers

• By creating more farmland