Ancient Rome and the Aqueducts

Where else might you find pipes in your home?

• Under the bathroom sink

• In the attic

• In the garage

Select all the ways you use water at home.

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What did ancient Romans used about 2,700 years ago to solve their water problems?

• theater

• aqueduct

• paper

How does an aqueduct work?

• By using underground channels only

• By using above ground channels only

• By using both underground and above ground channels

How did the ancient Romans get water to their cities?

• By digging tunnels

• By building bridges

• By using pipes

What would happen if we did not have plumbing in our homes today?

• We would have to fetch water from rivers and lakes

• We would not have access to clean drinking water

• We would not be able to take showers or use toilets

• All of the above

How did the aqueducts help the ancient Romans?

• They did not help at all.

• They helped them stay clean and healthy

• They provided clean drinking water

Why are the aqueducts important to us today?

• They are very nice piece of art

• They influenced modern plumbing systems

Where do we use plumbing today?

Select all that apply:

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True or False: In Ancient Rome, rich people had tunnels built into their homes.

• True

• False