The Roman Aqueducts of Spain
  • 1. What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?
A) To provide roads for travel
B) To store rainwater
C) To serve as defensive structures
D) To transport water
  • 2. Which Roman aqueduct is famous for its well-preserved arches in Segovia?
A) Aqueduct of Mérida
B) Aqueduct of Tarragona
C) Aqueduct of Córdoba
D) Aqueduct of Segovia
  • 3. In which city can you find the Aqua Vivia aqueduct?
A) Granada
B) Seville
C) Rome
D) Toledo
  • 4. Which aqueduct served the ancient city of Tarragona?
A) Pont de les Ferreres
B) Aqueduct of Córdoba
C) Aqueduct of Seville
D) Pont del Diable
  • 5. What was the primary fuel for the factories that produced the cement for aqueducts?
A) Coal
B) Granite
C) Slate
D) Limestone
  • 6. How did Romans ensure a steady water flow in aqueducts?
A) By building reservoirs
B) By maintaining a slight gradient
C) By constructing tunnels underwater
D) By using pumps
  • 7. What is a common feature of Roman aqueducts?
A) Windmills
B) Columns
C) Arches
D) Domes
  • 8. What was the common width of the water channels in Roman aqueducts?
A) 0.5 to 1 meter
B) 2 to 3 meters
C) 1 to 2 meters
D) 0.2 to 0.5 meters
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