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Why did most people in Europe travel on the left side of the road for 1800 years?
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?
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?
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?
What was the primary reason for people in Europe to follow the road rules set by the Romans?
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