Ancient Technology 1st test
Order by
8 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Wheel invented | During the Bronze age |
| Herms | Stone representations of Hermes on the sides of roads. Typically Y intersections |
| Roman highways | Began in 312 b.c. |
| Golden Milestone | Stone inscribed with the names of the principal cities of the empire and distances to them |
| Cyrus' Messages | Stations were strategically placed along roads so horses could quickly relay messages |
| Who contributed the least to sea travel? | The romans |
| What idea saved much lumber when building ships? | Steaming the wood and bending it instead of carving the curves in |
| Who drank beer? | Egyptians, never greeks or romans |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.