Trace of Ancient Rome in the Modern World

What is one way ancient Romans influenced modern architecture?

• They invented the post-and-beam construction method.

• They introduced the use of steel in construction.

• They developed curved roofs and large-scale arches.

Which of the following is a reason why Roman concrete structures have lasted so long?

• They used a special type of steel reinforcement.

• They used volcanic ash in the concrete mix.

• They avoided using water in the concrete.

What was a significant contribution of ancient Romans to modern agriculture?

• The invention of the tractor.

• The development of crop rotation techniques.

• The creation of genetically modified seeds.

Which language is NOT a Romance language influenced by Latin?

• German

• Spanish

• Italian

How did ancient Roman literature influence William Shakespeare?

• He translated Roman texts into English.

• He wrote plays inspired by Roman history.

• He criticized Roman poets in his works.

Which impact do you think was the most important and why?