Roman Arch Bridges Worksheet

Which of the following is a type of bridge?

• Arch bridge

• Tree bridge

• Cloud bridge

• Sand bridge

Which of the following is a feature of Roman architecture?

• Wooden huts

• Arches and domes

• Glass towers

• Straw roofs

What does the Roman arch in the image help to do?

• Bridge between two columns

• Grow plants

• Cook food

• Fly in the sky

What does the Pont Du Gard show about Roman people?

• Their engineering skills

• Their cooking skills

• Their painting skills

• Their dancing skills

What is the name of the bridge in Spain that was built by the Romans?

• Alcántara Bridge

• Golden Gate Bridge

• London Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

Why have Roman arch bridges lasted for centuries?

• Because they are very durable and strong

• Because they are painted every year

• Because they are made of plastic

• Because they are never used

If you were to build a bridge that needs to last a long time, what feature from Roman arch bridges would you want to use?

• Strong arches and good design

• Bright colors

• Wooden planks

• Plastic ropes

What did the bridges allow people to do with travel routes?

• Make them shorter

• Expand them and reach distant regions

• Close them down

• Hide them

What type of bridge design inspired modern bridge designs with strong structure?

• Roman arch bridge design

• Wooden bridge design

• Rope bridge design

• Suspension bridge design

Why do modern engineers study ancient structures?

• To learn about their strengths and use those techniques in new bridges

• To make bridges look old

• To build only small bridges

• To use more wood in bridges