WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Two reasons that paved Roman roads were one of the most important technological advantage include ____
A
easy access for trade and commerce and faster military production.
B
better troop transportation and easy access for trade and commerce.
C
water traveled to towns and cities faster and better troop transportation.
D
water traveled to towns and cities faster and easy access for trade and commerce.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -better troop transportation and easy access for trade and commerce. water traveled to towns and cities faster and better troop transportation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Roman road system made possible Roman conquest and administration and later provided highways for the great migrations into the empire and a means for the diffusion of Christianity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Roman roads were built to be durable, require little maintenance, and last. This explains why many of them, as well as support structures like bridges and tunnels, have lasted nearly 2, 000 years since their construction.

Detailed explanation-4: -The primary purpose of the Roman system of highways was military transportation. The paved highways provided an efficient way for the Roman military to travel over land to strategically important cities and territories. However, the roads were also used for trade as well as civilian travel.

Detailed explanation-5: -Roads were the key to Rome’s military might. The first major Roman road served as a supply route between the Roman Republic and its allies. As Rome conquered more territory, it built new highways to link captured cities with Rome and establish them as colonies.

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