HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
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Which building material was invented by the Romans?
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Steel
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Concrete
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Marble
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Laminent
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The development of concrete to form the structural core of buildings was one of the most important innovations in Roman architecture. Concrete is easier and quicker to use than cut stone, and its raw materials are cheap and easy to transport.
Detailed explanation-2: -600 BC – Rome: Although the Ancient Romans weren’t the first to create concrete, they were first to utilize this material widespread. By 200 BC, the Romans successfully implemented the use of concrete in the majority of their construction. They used a mixture of volcanic ash, lime, and seawater to form the mix.
Detailed explanation-3: -Roman concrete, also called opus caementicium, was used in construction in ancient Rome.
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