What effect did aqueducts have on the Roman Empire?
Responses
A the god Neptune became more popularthe god Neptune became more popular
B large urban areas became even largerlarge urban areas became even larger
C boats could ship goods long distancesboats could ship goods long distances
D water was re-routed away from disloyal areas
E the Roman Empire was able to supply water to its cities and improve health and sanitation
B large urban areas became even larger
The correct answer is B) large urban areas became even larger.
Aqueducts had a significant impact on the Roman Empire by enabling the development and expansion of large urban areas. These structures were designed to transport water from its source to cities and towns, ensuring a reliable water supply for the growing population.
To understand this, let's break down the options:
Option A) "The god Neptune became more popular" is not a direct effect of aqueducts. While the Romans did worship Neptune, the popularity of a specific deity is not directly related to the construction of aqueducts.
Option C) "Boats could ship goods long distances" is not directly related to aqueducts either. Aqueducts were designed specifically for water transportation, not the movement of goods by boats.
Option D) "Water was re-routed away from disloyal areas" is not a widespread or commonly known effect of aqueducts. While it is true that the Romans used aqueducts to supply water to various areas, I could not find any references to them being used to actively reroute water away from disloyal areas.
Therefore, the correct answer is B) "Large urban areas became even larger." With a reliable water supply brought by aqueducts, Roman cities could sustain larger populations and expand, contributing to the growth and development of the empire.