Ancient Rome Technology

Which of the major Roman architectural achievements helped bring water from far away springs and mountains into the cities and towns?

• Bridges

• Tunnels

• Aqueducts

• Roads

Which Roman invention contributed the most to building technology?

• Mills

• Concrete

• Stones

• The wheel

The term "all roads lead to Rome" stems from their impressive achievement of creating:

• Aqueducts

• An expansive road netowork

• Concrete

• Weapons

What Roman architectural contribution allowed the construction of higher, more stable structures such as the aqueducts and the Colosseum?

• columns
• arches
• lintels
• marble

Which of the following is NOT a Roman achievement?

• Roman law was the basis for many governments

• aqueducts allowed water to be carried from the mountains to the cities

• Terrace farming

• construction of more than 50,000 miles of roads helped unify the empire

Which term best describes Roman bridges and aqueducts?

• Impermanent 
• Lightweight
• Durable
• Wooden

Government of elected leaders who vote on behalf of the citizens on laws

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Theocracy

This group of politicians wrote Roman laws

• Consuls

• Full Assembly

• Council of 500

• Senate

This connected Rome to China

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Mongol Empire

• The Silk Road

• The Indian Ocean

The new religion started during the Roman Empire

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Hebrews/Judaism

• Polytheism