HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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The Romans built about 50, 000 miles of road.
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The Romans’ road building set the standard for the next 2, 000 years.
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The Romans built roads in layers with different materials.
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -FACT 3: Which of the following is true about ancient Roman roads? FACT 3: The Romans built about 50, 000 miles of road, the Romans’ road building set the standard for the next 2, 000 years, the Romans built roads in layers with different materials, all of the above.
Detailed explanation-2: -At the beginning of the 2nd century BC, a few other roads ran from Rome: Via Aurelia, Via Flaminia, Via Aemilia, Via Valeria, Via Latina, Via Appia. Along these main roads, many smaller roads and paths were built that could be used to reach Rome from the Roman provinces.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most Roman roads were built using earth, a layer of rough gravel and crushed bricks, and a top layer of finer gravel. The most prestigious roads had a top surface of dressed stone blocks, cobbles or slabs of volcanic tuff, limestone, or basalt.
Detailed explanation-4: -Appian Way, Latin Via Appia, the first and most famous of the ancient Roman roads, running from Rome to Campania and southern Italy. The Appian Way was begun in 312 bce by the censor Appius Claudius Caecus.
Detailed explanation-5: -They were the key to Rome’s military might. They were incredibly efficient. They were expertly engineered. They were easy to navigate. They included a sophisticated network of post houses and roadside inns. They were well-protected and patrolled. More items •10-Apr-2014