Ancient Romans: Inventions & Innovations

How did Roman roads help their armies?

• By providing faster movement and communication

• By serving as a defensive barrier

• By offering a place for trade and commerce

• By being a source of food and water

The purpose of Roman aqueducts was to:

• transport water to urban areas

• serve as defensive structures

• mark territorial boundaries

• function as roads for chariots

What system did Romans use to take away waste from cities?

• Aqueducts

• Sewers

• Roads

• Baths

What Roman invention helped organize daily life?

• The Roman Calendar

• The Roman Aqueduct

• The Roman Coliseum

• The Roman Senate

How did improvements in cement formula benefit Roman structures?

• By making them more durable and long-lasting

• By reducing the cost of construction

• By allowing for taller structures

• By improving aesthetic appeal

The primary purpose of an aqueduct was to:

• transport water

• transport goods

• provide shelter

• generate electricity

What force was used to move water in Roman aqueducts?

• Electricity

• Gravity

• Wind

• Steam

What was the primary purpose of the first sewers?

• To provide drinking water

• To take flood water out of cities

• To irrigate crops

• To transport goods

The sewers in Rome emptied into the ______ river.

• Tiber

• Nile

• Thames

• Danube

Romans ensured their roads would last a long time by:

• using durable materials and advanced engineering techniques

• building roads only in favorable weather conditions

• constructing roads only in urban areas

• limiting road usage to military purposes