Roman Engineering: Crash Course History of Science

The video explores Roman engineering and architecture, highlighting their use of arches, domes, and aqueducts. It discusses the influence of Greek knowledge on Roman culture and the contributions of Archimedes to mathematics and technology. The video also examines Aristotle's classification of knowledge into techne and episteme, and the impact of Roman infrastructure on society, including roads and aqueducts, and the role of slavery in these developments.

What architectural techniques did the Romans use to create monumental buildings?

• Bridges and tunnels

• Arches and domes

• Pyramids and columns

• Towers and spires

From whom did the Romans inherit much of their knowledge?

• The Chinese

• The Greeks

• The Persians

• The Egyptians

What was the primary focus of Roman achievements remembered today?

• Literature

• Art

• Engineering

• Philosophy

Who was the famous architect known for his work against the Romans?

• Vitruvius

• Ptolemy

• Archimedes

• Plato

What type of knowledge did Aristotle classify as 'techne'?

• Theoretical knowledge

• Historical knowledge

• Practical knowledge

• Religious knowledge

What was a significant Roman innovation in construction materials?

• Brick

• Steel

• Glass

• Roman concrete

What was the purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To act as fortifications

• To serve as roads

• To move water

• To transport goods

Which Roman road is known for its historical significance and preservation?

• The Royal Road

• The Via Dolorosa

• The Appian Way

• The Silk Road

What was a key feature of the Roman state that they optimized?

• Their military

• Their religion

• Their art

• Their agriculture

Who was the Roman thinker that inspired da Vinci's Vitruvian Man?

• Ptolemy

• Vitruvius

• Cicero

• Seneca