CIVILIZATION
ROMAN
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Question
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Improvements in transportation made it possible to move ideas, products, and people from place to place. Which Roman development made it possible?
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Invention of the Printing Press
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Republican Form of Government
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Building of Roads
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Rebirth of Classical Literature
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As Rome conquered more territory, it built new highways to link captured cities with Rome and establish them as colonies. These routes enabled the Roman military to out-pace and out-maneuver its enemies. Reduced travel time and marching fatigue allowed the fleet-footed legions to move as quickly as 20 miles a day.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient Roman roads were primarily built by the legionnaires themselves. Engineers were regular members of the ancient Roman army, and their knowledge of road, fort, aqueduct and bridge construction was invaluable.
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