Roman Technology and Inventions Quiz

Anio Novus and Pont du Gard

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to connect remote corners of the Roman Empire and facilitate trade and military movements

<p>invention of surgical clamps and tourniquets, implementation of sanitation practices, and holistic approach to medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Julius Caesar</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roman aqueducts, roads, and concrete buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aqueducts are pipelines that bring fresh water from the mountains to areas without water. They helped sustain Roman life by providing fresh, clean water for drinking, bathing, and other daily purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Romans transported water through their aqueduct system using gravity. The system consisted of meticulously engineered pipelines that carried hundreds of gallons of water through thousands of miles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Romans prevented contamination of their freshwater sources by using a separate sewage system to carry waste away from the aqueducts and freshwater sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aqueducts played such an essential role in Roman daily life that they were guarded by the army and overseen by a team of experts to ensure their maintenance and functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers