Roman Engineering and Technology

Which of the choices below is a Roman accomplishment?

• Architecture

• Aqueducts

• A republican government (citizens elect the leaders)

• The Colosseum

• All of the above.

How did Roman concrete change the world

• Roman concrete changed the world by making transportation faster

• Roman concrete changed the world by revolutionizing construction with its durability and resistance to weathering.

• Roman concrete changed the world by introducing new colors to buildings

• Roman concrete changed the world by improving communication systems

What was one of the most significant engineering achievements of the Romans?

• The invention of the wheel

• The construction of aqueducts

• The development of the steam engine

• The creation of the printing press

Which Roman advancement greatly improved public health in cities?

• The development of antibiotics

• The construction of public baths and sanitation systems

• The invention of the microscope

• The creation of the first hospitals

What was a key feature of Roman architecture that influenced modern buildings?

• The use of glass windows

• The development of the flying buttress

• The use of arches and domes

• The invention of the skyscraper

Which Roman innovation was crucial for the expansion of their empire?

• The development of the internet

• The construction of a vast network of roads

• The invention of the airplane

• The creation of the telegraph

How did the Roman legal system influence modern law?

• By introducing trial by jury

• By establishing a written code of laws

• By creating the concept of a police force

• By inventing the prison system

What was the purpose of the Roman Colosseum?

• To serve as a royal palace

• To function as a religious temple

• To host public spectacles and gladiator games

• To act as a military fortress

Which Roman advancement helped in the spread of Christianity?

• The invention of the printing press

• The construction of roads and infrastructure

• The development of the internet

• The creation of the postal system

What was a major contribution of Roman culture to Western civilization?

• The invention of democracy

• The development of Latin literature and language

• The creation of the first universities

• The discovery of electricity