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What are two contributions from Ancient Rome?
A
Ink and papyrus
B
Arches and cement
C
Architecture and geometry
D
Wheel and plow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These arches served as the foundation for the massive bridges and aqueducts the Romans created. The game-loving ancients also built large amphitheaters, including the Colosseum. The sports stadiums we see today, with their oval shapes and tiered seating, derive from the basic idea the Romans developed.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a nutshell, the concrete and arches were extremely significant in the daily living of the Romans. It allowed for constructing durable structures. Such structures included dams, bridges, roads, highways, personal living houses, and so forth. They were made to be long-lasting structures.

Detailed explanation-3: -1. The arch and the vault. The Romans did not invent but did master both the arch and vault, bringing a new dimension to their buildings that the Greeks did not have. Arches can carry much more weight than straight beams, allowing longer distances to be spanned without supporting columns.

Detailed explanation-4: -Romans built monuments as a statement of power. The Pantheon is an amazing example of Roman architecture. Roman architecture developed the use arches and vaults in architecture. Roman architecture allowed large cities to grow. Roman architecture relied heavily on concrete.

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