Legacy of Rome 11.5

Which sentence best describes the aqueducts that

supplied water to Rome?

• They were all beautiful pieces of architecture.

• Some carried water above ground, and some used

  pipes underground.

• Aqueducts brought water from as far away as 150

  miles.

• The system of aqueducts is still in use.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that aqueducts brought water from as far away as 150 miles, making it the best description of the aqueducts that supplied water to Rome.

Which engineering innovations allowed Romans to built large and long-lasting structures like the one shown?

• Clay Bricks and Mortor

• Arches and Concrete

• Stone saws and tar

• Cranes and Pulleys

Answer explanation

Romans were able to build large and long-lasting structures using arches for support and concrete for construction, allowing for greater stability and durability.

What was the primary material used by Romans to construct durable and strong buildings, which was a significant invention of its time?

• Wood

• Stone

• Brick

• Concrete

Answer explanation

Romans used concrete as the primary material to construct durable and strong buildings, which was a significant invention of its time.

Which of the following are Roman inventions we still use today?

• Aqueducts

• Sewers

• Concrete

• Lawnmowers

Answer explanation

Aqueducts, sewers, and concrete are Roman inventions still in use today for water transportation, waste management, and construction.

Which Roman invention is considered crucial for the development of the modern calendar?

• Water Clocks

• Sundials

• Julian Calendar

• Decimal System

Answer explanation

The Julian Calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar, is considered crucial for the development of the modern calendar due to its influence on the structure and organization of dates and months.

What Roman invention was essential for maintaining the hygiene and health of its citizens?

• Public baths

• Concrete roads

• Medical tools

• Public fountains

Answer explanation

Public baths were essential for maintaining the hygiene and health of Roman citizens by providing a place for bathing and socializing, promoting cleanliness and well-being.

Which innovation allowed Romans to efficiently manage their agricultural lands?

• Water mills

• Plough

• Corvus

• Aqueducts

Answer explanation

Aqueducts were the innovation that allowed Romans to efficiently manage their agricultural lands by providing a reliable water supply for irrigation and other farming needs.

Which Roman invention allowed for large amounts of information to be transported in a single object rather than in scrolls?

• Papyrus

• Codex

• Sculpture

• Chariot

Answer explanation

The Codex was a Roman invention that allowed for large amounts of information to be transported in a single object rather than in scrolls.

The ordinary people of Rome 
Poor and unemployed 
Given money and food from the government

• Patricians
• Plebeians
• Arches

Rich and powerful people of Rome 
Threw huge lavish parties

• Patricians
• Plebeians
• Arches