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1. The surveyor was convinced that it was a straight line and wooden posts were dug into the ground to make a straight line.
2.  The roads were built higher than the level of the earth because it helped them with drainage.
3. Roman roads were used for wagons and soldiers. They were able to move quicker with these durable roads.

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1. The citizens also used the bridges to cross bodies of water faster.
2. Arches were built on the bridges so it would stand better and stronger.
3. These bridges were able to carry load as much as its own weight and sometimes even more.

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1. 11 Roman aqueducts were built all across Rome and carried fresh spring water from the mountains
2. Aqueducts were usually built underground so enemies wont try to poison them and so animals wont urine on it too.
3. They then used this water for fountains, drinkable water, baths, and for private households.

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1. Arches provided strength to hold heavy weight on bridges, tunnels, and aqueducts.
2.  The top of the arch is called the keystone which forces the compression of the arch.
3. The arches are first built with wood then covered in special concrete the Romans used.

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1. Columns were used to support the weight of the building's roof.
2. They were also used to design buildings. Each Roman city had its own unique design.
3. To make these columns they carved and molded stone bricks.

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1. Lime paste, water, and volcanic ash were mixed together to make a concrete that is durable for larger buildings.
2. Columns and arches supported the heavy weight of the large buildings.
3. Pozzolane Rosse was added to the building to prevent damage and chemical decaying.

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1. This dome is the largest concrete Dome in the world and is still standing today.
2. Heavier material is located in the walls of the lower level and lightweight materials on the upper level of the pantheon Dome.
3. The pediment contained carved battle scenes that are supported by three columns.

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1. Roman statues are covered in bronze, marble, and metal. The long lasting ones today are made from marble.
2.  They are usually representations of the whole body.
3. Some Roman people placed statues in their homes for a protecting soul.

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1. Roman sculptures represented people and look more realistic with more detail.
2. They were molded and carved carefully with design that made it look so real.
3.  The Romans loved to build sculptures of their gods to show power and strength.

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1. Mosaics were made from thousands of tiny colored stones and gems called Tesserae.
2. The gemstones were put on Roman cement and provided images of how Romans lived.
3. Mosaics represented wealth and importance.

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1. The written laws are made up up the 12 tables and helped rule the Roman empire
2. Praetors enforced the laws and the Vigiles  were the Roman police that kept the twelve tables.
3. If you would break the law or committed a crime the rich citizens will be far less punished then if a slave would.

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1. A Roman republic was a part of government where the citizens will vote representatives on their behalf.
2. Plebeians and Patricians made up the Roman republic. A Plebeian was in the lower class and the Patricians were in the higher wealthier class.
3. A dictator had full power of the military for a while, two consuls one from the plebeians and the patricians, Senators had the power of judicial, and Tribunes protected the Romans interest.

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1. Legislative were a group of senates which took the part for life and were wealthier.
2. The executive branch was made up of two consuls and had the whole power of the Roman republic. (Kingly powers)
3. Praetors were part of the judicial branch they were elected yearly by the people of Rome and acted like judges.