WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are some of the Roman Empire’s lasting contributions & achievements?Select three correct answers.
A
Republic form of government
B
Cement/Concrete
C
Buddhist meditation
D
Aqueducts
E
Direct Democracy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Roman aqueducts supplied fresh, clean water for baths, fountains, and drinking water for ordinary citizens.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most famous surviving buildings of Roman architecture include the circular Pantheon in Rome, the Colosseum in Rome, the Pont du Gard aqueduct in southern France, the Maison Carrée temple at Nimes, Hadrian’s Wall in northern England, and the House of the Vettii villa at Pompeii.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Lasting Contributions of Rome. The Romans invented cement, which was stronger than stone and designed huge arches and domes with it. They also used concrete to build more than 50, 000 miles of roads. This helped unify the empire.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rome became the most powerful state in the world by the first century BCE through a combination of military power, political flexibility, economic expansion, and more than a bit of good luck.

Detailed explanation-5: -Romans Built Aqueducts From Stone, Bricks and Cement. They Needed a Huge Amount of Maintenance. They Relied on a Downward Slope. The City of Rome Alone Had 11 Different Aqueducts.

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