Roman Aqueducts

Who were the first people to make aqueducts significant across their empire?

• The Greeks

• The Romans

• The Indians

• The Egyptians

What was the main purpose of the Roman aqueducts?

• Irrigation

• Supplying fresh water

• Decoration

• Transportation

How did the Romans achieve a constant flow of water in their aqueducts?

• Animal power

• Using steam power

• Regular and shallow slope

• Windmills

What material were the aqueduct channels most commonly made of?

• Wood

• Lead

• Concrete

• Steel

What was the longest Roman aqueduct called?

• Aqua Claudia

• Aqua Marcia

• Anio Novus

• Aqua Appia

What was a status symbol for the Roman Empire?

• Having a water supply

• Large armies

• Expansive roads

• Gold reserves

What did the Romans use to ensure the water moved at the optimum rate?

• Electric pumps

• Computers

• Manual labor

• Gromas, corabets, and the optra

What was the primary building material for Roman aqueducts?

• Iron

• Pazzolana

• Wood

• Marble

How many aqueducts had Rome reconstructed by the 1950s?

• Five

• Twelve

• Eight

• Ten

What allowed the Romans to conceal the passage of water?

• Loud music

• Invisible pipes

• Underground networks

• Magic