WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Romans developed brick making techniques that became the main building material in the 1st century AD for the walls of houses, Roman baths, and monuments. Opus latericium (Latin for “brickwork") is a form of construction in which bricks of thick structure are used to face a core of opus caementicium.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the heart of the conquest of Rome’s vast territory was a sophisticated infrastructure: a network of roads for the efficient movement of troops, and an abundant fresh water supply to allow for the growth of what would become the most populous city the world had ever seen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Romans built monuments as a statement of power Many great works of Roman architecture were constructed as a means of stating the power of the Romans, as Emperors celebrated their status and reputations with grand public works of architecture.