HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
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they built numerous canals to connect different parts of the empire
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they built a large network of roads throughout the empire
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they were the first civilization to build ocean-going ships
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they domesticated animals such as the horse to use as a method of transportation
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Detailed explanation-1: -Aqueducts were amazing feats of engineering given the time period. Though earlier civilizations in Egypt and India also built aqueducts, the Romans improved on the structure and built an extensive and complex network across their territories.
Detailed explanation-2: -Roman Roads One of the most impactful accomplishments of the Ancient Romans is their construction of roads. As the empire expanded its power, roads were needed to effectively transport trade goods, soldiers, and materials.
Detailed explanation-3: -Naturally the most obvious achievement of the Romans was their vast empire, which spread over three continents. It lasted for a long, long time. From 625 BC to AD 476 = 1101 years ! – And if one includes the eastern Roman empire which lasted until AD 1453 it would even be 2078 years !
Detailed explanation-4: -All Roads Lead to Rome To help maintain their sprawling empire, the Romans built an extensive system of roads. These durable road facilitated the movement of troops and communication.
Detailed explanation-5: -They provided efficient means for the overland movement of armies, officials, civilians, inland carriage of official communications, and trade goods. Roman roads were of several kinds, ranging from small local roads to broad, long-distance highways built to connect cities, major towns and military bases.