What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

Roman Aqueducts: Engineering and Purpose

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To bring fresh water from mountains to cities
To transport goods across the empire
To act as roads for chariots
To serve as defensive structures
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Roman aqueducts maintain a constant flow of water?
By using steam engines
By relying on animal power
By employing a regular and shallow slope
By using windmills
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant feature of Roman aqueducts when siphons were not an option?
Dams
Arches
Bridges
Tunnels
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What led to the decline of Roman aqueducts?
Lack of maintenance
The fall of Rome and the arrival of the Goths
Natural disasters
Invasion by the Huns
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which period did Rome start reconstructing its aqueducts?
The Middle Ages
The Renaissance
The Enlightenment
The Industrial Revolution
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What natural force did Romans utilize to move water in aqueducts?
Electricity
Gravity
Wind
Magnetism
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material did Romans use to ensure the durability of their aqueducts?
Wood
Volcanic cement
Iron
Glass
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