Roman Contributions and Innovations

The video explores eight remarkable Roman innovations that have had a lasting impact on the world. These include the Acta, an early form of newspaper; the durable Roman concrete; the extensive network of Roman roads; the invention of the codex, a precursor to modern books; advanced plumbing systems; the first welfare system; the invention of vending machines; and sophisticated surgical tools. Each innovation showcases the Romans' ability to enhance existing ideas and create enduring legacies.

What was the Acta in ancient Rome?

• A Roman military strategy

• A type of Roman architecture

• A daily document similar to a newspaper

• A type of Roman currency

Who was responsible for making the Acta public in Rome?

• Cicero

• Nero

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

What made Roman concrete unique compared to modern concrete?

• It was made without water

• It was resistant to erosion by seawater

• It was lighter than modern concrete

• It was made from pure limestone

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How did Roman roads contribute to the empire's power?

• They were used for farming

• They facilitated quick communication and trade

• They were decorative pathways

• They were only used for military parades

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What was a significant feature of Roman roads?

• They were curved to follow the landscape

• They were straight and led back to Rome

• They were only used by the military

• They were made of wood

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What was the codex in Roman times?

• A Roman festival

• A Roman law

• A bound book of stacked pages

• A type of Roman weapon

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What material did the Romans use for the first pages of the codex?

• Wax-covered wood tablets

• Metal sheets

• Stone tablets

• Papyrus

What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To mark territorial boundaries

• To serve as defensive walls

• To bring fresh water into cities

• To transport goods

What was the Roman welfare system called?

• Pax Romana

• Aqua Appia

• Alamenta

• Lex Frumentaria

What was a major Roman contribution to surgery?

• The creation of herbal medicines

• The invention of anesthesia

• The development of surgical tools

• The use of magic in healing