WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -What skill did the Etruscans introduce that later helped the Romans use their water supply more effectively? The people built aqueducts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gravity and the natural slope of the land allowed aqueducts to channel water from a freshwater source, such as a lake or spring, to a city. As water flowed into the cities, it was used for drinking, irrigation, and to supply hundreds of public fountains and baths.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Romans constructed aqueducts throughout their Republic and later Empire, to bring water from outside sources into cities and towns. Aqueduct water supplied public baths, latrines, fountains, and private households; it also supported mining operations, milling, farms, and gardens.

Detailed explanation-4: -Over a little more than 500 years, 11 aqueducts were constructed to supply ancient Rome with water (Van Deman 1934; Bruun 1991, 97 to 98). The first aqueduct was the Aqua Appia, erected in 312 BC by the censor Appius Claudius Caecus (c. 340 to 273 BC).

Detailed explanation-5: -Among their many achievements, the Etruscans were skilled bronze-workers and made bronze pots, tools, weapons, and household items. They were also skilled architects and, during the height of their power, the Etruscans had conquered Rome in its early stages.

Detailed explanation-6: -Aqueduct. In order to provide its growing cities with freshwater, the Roman Empire developed the aqueduct, an engineering innovation that allowed the transport of freshwater across long distances.