WorksheetsROME- imperial city of concrete
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
When did the Roman civilization begin?
753 CE
753 BCE
117 CE
117 BCE
What were some of the advances brought by the Roman civilization?
Technology, law, and art
Government and architecture
Concrete
All of the above
What was Roman concrete based on?
Aggregates
Hydraulic-setting cement
Lime clasts
Alumina and silica
How did Romans enhance the strength of their concrete?
By adding pozzolanic ash
By adding lime clasts
By adding volcanic dusts
By adding alumina and silica
What was the purpose of the discontinuities in Roman concrete?
To prevent cracks from spreading
To accommodate earth movement
To enhance the overall strength of the structure
All of the above
Which famous Roman building has a dome made of ancient concrete?
Colosseum
Pantheon
Aqueducts
Roman Forum
When was the Pantheon founded?
125 AD
609 AD
80 AD
753 BCE
What materials were used in the construction of the Colosseum?
Travertine limestone, tuff, and brick-faced concrete
Aggregates and hydraulic-setting cement
Lead and stone
Alumina and silica
What was the purpose of Roman aqueducts?
To transport fresh water
To supply fountains and public baths
To bring water into cities and towns
All of the above
How did Roman aqueducts move water?
Through gravity alone
Through hydraulic-setting cement
Through conduits of brick and concrete
Through lead pipes
Why was Roman concrete not initially used in visible structures?
It was unsightly
It lacked durability
It was expensive to produce
It was not suitable for substructures
What were some of the regions controlled by the Roman civilization?
Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
North America, Asia, and Australia
South America, Antarctica, and Oceania
Africa, Asia, and South America
What type of rock was commonly used in the construction of the Colosseum?
Limestone
Granite
Sandstone
Marble
What allowed Roman concrete to set underwater?
Aggregates with larger components
Hydraulic-setting cement
Volcanic dusts
Lead pipes
What were aqueducts primarily used for in Roman cities and towns?
Transportation of goods
Providing electricity
Supplying water
Military defense
Why is modern concrete more commonly used today than Roman concrete?
It is more aesthetically pleasing
It has quicker development of strength
It is less expensive to produce
It is more resistant to earthquakes
What is the name of the material that was built by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio an ancient Rome architect and engineer and is still used today for road systems, buildings, and many other things.
Concrete
wood
metal
sliver
What did the Romans use concrete for?
Writing laws, aqueducts, and writing songs
road systems aqueducts, making cheese
aqueducts, iphones, road systems, and writing laws
aqueducts, road systems, and buildings
