High Five Facts - Roman Inventions

The video explores five ingenious Roman inventions: the first newspapers, architectural arches, concrete, the Codex, and delivery services. Roman newspapers, known as acta diurna, were inscribed on stone or metal slabs. Romans developed the architectural arch, enabling them to construct impressive structures like the Colosseum. They invented concrete, a durable building material. Julius Caesar commissioned the Codex, the first bound book, improving information storage. Emperor Augustus established the cursus publicus, a delivery system for messages across provinces. These innovations highlight the Romans' impact on modern society.

What was the primary purpose of the Roman acta diurna?

• To entertain the public with stories

• To provide information on current affairs

• To advertise local businesses

• To teach Roman history

Which architectural feature did the Romans develop that allowed them to build large structures?

• Domes

• Pillars

• Columns

• Arches

What was the key ingredient in Roman concrete that contributed to its strength?

• Clay

• Volcanic ash

• Sand

• Granite

What innovation did Julius Caesar introduce to improve the storage of written information?

• Parchments

• Scrolls

• Tablets

• Codex

What was the Roman system called that allowed for message delivery across provinces?

• Pax Romana

• Roman Express

• Via Appia

• Cursus publicus