Building Roman Roads

What instrument did Roman surveyors use that was borrowed from the Greeks?

• abacus

• sextant

• groma

• astrolabe

What was the primary purpose of the plumbobs on the groma?

• To establish straight lines

• To measure depth

• To measure weight

• To calculate angles

How did Roman surveyors use the groma to plan cities?

• By creating circular layouts

• By setting out right angles

• By drawing maps

• By measuring elevation

What was a key characteristic of Roman roads?

• They were narrow

• They were temporary

• They were very solid

• They were unpaved

What was the primary function of Roman roads?

• Connecting the empire

• Public gatherings

• Military parades

• Trade routes

What is the name of the oldest and most famous Roman road?

• Via Augusta

• Via Appia

• Via Flaminia

• Via Egnatia

How far does the Via Appia stretch?

• More than 400 miles

• Approximately 100 miles

• Over 500 miles

• Nearly 300 miles

What was the base layer of a Roman road typically made of?

• Wood planks

• Compact earth

• Sand

• Large stones

What type of material was used for the top surface of Roman roads?

• Brick

• Gravel

• Wood

• Slab surface

What was placed between the base layer and the surface layer in Roman road construction?

• A layer of hard filling, probably gravel

• A layer of soft sand

• A layer of clay

• A layer of leaves