WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

ROMAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best describes the roads of the Roman Empire?
A
They had to be built with stones provided by Rome.
B
They were constructed to move the Roman military.
C
They were reserved mainly for civilians, not troops.
D
They made it difficult to govern land Rome controlled.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Roman builders used whatever materials were at hand to construct their roads, but their design always employed multiple layers for durability and flatness. Crews began by digging shallow, three-foot trenches and erecting small retaining walls along either side of the proposed route.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement best explains the importance of ancient Rome’s large system of roads? Efficient transportation was an economic and military necessity in the roman empire.

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