Roman Innovations and Contributions

The video explores ten key innovations of ancient Rome, highlighting their engineering prowess and cultural advancements. It covers aqueducts, concrete, newspapers, welfare programs, bound books, roads, arches, the Julian calendar, Roman law, and battlefield surgery. These innovations showcase Rome's influence on modern infrastructure, legal systems, and medical practices.

What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To mark territorial boundaries

• To transport goods across the empire

• To supply water to city centers

• To serve as defensive structures

What ingredient in Roman concrete contributed to its durability?

• Granite

• Volcanic ash

• Sandstone

• Marble

What was the purpose of the Roman welfare program known as 'eolimenta'?

• To support orphans and poor children

• To build new roads

• To fund public festivals

• To provide military training

What innovation did the Romans introduce to streamline literature?

• Papyrus rolls

• Codices

• Clay tablets

• Scrolls

How did Roman roads contribute to the empire's military efficiency?

• By marking territorial boundaries

• By serving as trade routes

• By allowing faster troop movements

• By providing scenic routes

What architectural feature did the Romans improve to support large structures?

• Arches

• Pillars

• Columns

• Domes

What was a significant flaw in the Julian calendar?

• It had too many months

• It lacked leap years

• It miscalculated the solar year

• It was based on lunar cycles

What was the basis for early Roman law?

• The Napoleonic Code

• The Twelve Tables

• The Magna Carta

• The Code of Hammurabi

What medical practice did Roman field doctors pioneer?

• X-ray imaging

• Blood transfusions

• Antiseptic surgery

• Use of herbal remedies

What was a key feature of the Corpus Juris Civilis?

• It was a religious text

• It included modern legal concepts

• It was a military manual

• It was written in Greek