CP The Ingenious Romans: Engineering and Expansion Quiz

What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To transport water to cities and towns

• To provide shelter for soldiers

• To serve as roads for chariots

• To act as defensive walls

What was the Colosseum mainly used for?

• School

• Shopping

• Gladiator battles

• Worship

Which Roman structure is known for having the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world?

• The Pantheon

• The Circus Maximus

• The Colosseum

• The Roman Forum

What was the main advantage of Roman arches in construction?

• They were used for storage

• They distributed weight evenly

• They were decorative

• They were easy to build

How did Roman roads contribute to the expansion of their empire?

• By acting as barriers against invaders

• By serving as a place for public gatherings

• By facilitating trade and military movement

• By providing a space for markets

What was a key feature of Roman sanitation systems?

• Public baths and sewers

• Desalination plants

• Rainwater collection systems

• Private wells in every home

What was the primary function of Roman roads?

• To provide a space for agriculture

• To act as a boundary for cities

• To connect the vast empire

• To serve as a place for festivals

What was a significant impact of Roman engineering on their empire?

• It fueled expansion and connectivity

• It limited the growth of cities

• It caused frequent collapses

• It was mostly decorative

Which Roman engineering innovation helped create large, open spaces?

• Arches

• Aqueducts

• Domes

• Roads

What was a common use for Roman aqueducts?

• Providing shelter for travelers

• Transporting goods across the empire

• Serving as a venue for public speeches

• Carrying water from distant sources