Roman Engineering Quiz

What was the first great road built by the Romans?

• The Appian Way

• The Via Sacra

• The Via Flaminia

• The Via Aurelia

What was the primary purpose of the Roman roads?

• To connect different cities for trade

• To serve as a place for public gatherings

• To mark the boundaries of the Roman Empire

• To facilitate the movement of the Roman army

What material did the Romans use to build their roads?

• Wood

• Concrete

• Stone

• Brick

What was the main advantage of the Roman arch in construction?

• It was easy to build

• It was inexpensive to build

• It was strong and could support heavy structures

• It was aesthetically pleasing

What was the purpose of the Roman aqueducts?

• To transport goods

• To carry water from hilltops into cities and towns

• To serve as a defensive structure

• To mark the boundaries of the Roman Empire

By what year had the Romans built about 53,000 miles of roads?

• 100 AD

• 200 AD

• 300 AD

• 400 AD

What was the main idea of the Roman engineering achievements mentioned in the text?

• Romans were skilled engineers who helped transform how things were built

• Romans were the first to use wood in construction

• Romans built the first skyscrapers

• Romans invented the wheel

What was the purpose of the vault in Roman architecture?

• To serve as a decorative element

• To support the weight of the structure above

• To provide ventilation

• To store goods

What was the new, stronger type of concrete used by the Romans called?

• Romanite

• Roman concrete

• Roman cement

• Roman mix

What was the capacity of the Colosseum built by the Romans?

• 30,000 spectators

• 40,000 spectators

• 50,000 spectators

• 60,000 spectators