Journey Through Time
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During which time period did Napoleon the Great introduce new methods of construction and maintenance of stone roads?

  • 17th century
  • 1757-1834
  • 3,500 B.C.
  • 1716-1796 (correct)
  • What was the purpose of early roads with hard surfaces in Mesopotamia?

  • Transport of food and trade of goods
  • Movement of armies and defense against invasion
  • Both of the above (correct)
  • None of the above
  • What was the wearing course of Roman roads made of?

  • Massive stone blocks properly set and bedded with cement mortar (correct)
  • Small stones mixed with mortar and compacted firmly
  • Small broken stones
  • None of the above
  • Who reduced the depth of broken stone in stone roads to 25 centimeters?

    <p>Jerome Tresaguet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the president and founder of the Institute of Civil Engineers?

    <p>Thomas Telford</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization is credited with the earliest roads with hard surfaces?

    <p>Mesopotamia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the early roads with hard surfaces in Mesopotamia?

    <p>To facilitate trade and transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the wearing course of Roman roads made of?

    <p>Massive stone blocks set with cement mortar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced new methods of construction and maintenance of stone roads during the 17th century?

    <p>Jerome Tresaguet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reduced the depth of broken stone in stone roads to 25 centimeters?

    <p>Thomas Telford</p> Signup and view all the answers

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