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During which time period did Napoleon the Great introduce new methods of construction and maintenance of stone roads?
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?
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?
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?
Who reduced the depth of broken stone in stone roads to 25 centimeters?
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Who was the president and founder of the Institute of Civil Engineers?
Who was the president and founder of the Institute of Civil Engineers?
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Which civilization is credited with the earliest roads with hard surfaces?
Which civilization is credited with the earliest roads with hard surfaces?
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What was the purpose of the early roads with hard surfaces in Mesopotamia?
What was the purpose of the early roads with hard surfaces in Mesopotamia?
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What was the wearing course of Roman roads made of?
What was the wearing course of Roman roads made of?
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Who introduced new methods of construction and maintenance of stone roads during the 17th century?
Who introduced new methods of construction and maintenance of stone roads during the 17th century?
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Who reduced the depth of broken stone in stone roads to 25 centimeters?
Who reduced the depth of broken stone in stone roads to 25 centimeters?
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