History of Road Networks Quiz
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Why did most people in Europe travel on the left side of the road for 1800 years?

  • Europeans didn't care about following any specific rules for road travel.
  • It was a Roman tradition that everyone had to follow after they ruled Europe.
  • It was easier to mount a horse from the left side, and most people are right-handed. (correct)
  • It made it easier to pull out a sword if threatened by someone approaching aggressively.
  • Why did the Romans influence most of Europe to travel on the left side?

  • To allow people to easily pull out their swords if needed.
  • To impose their road rules on the conquered territories.
  • To make it easier for people to mount a horse from the left side. (correct)
  • To show their dominance and superiority over other civilizations.
  • What is the significance of the paved roads dating back 6000 years, as mentioned in the text?

  • It shows that people have been using roads for transportation for thousands of years.
  • It highlights the long history of road infrastructure and its impact on cultures.
  • It proves that ancient civilizations had advanced engineering and construction skills.
  • It indicates the development of organized societies and trade networks. (correct)
  • What was the primary reason for people in Europe to follow the road rules set by the Romans?

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