The skill of Roman engineering practices is evidenced by the long life of all the following except
A) Roman highways.
B) Roman city of Pompeii.
C) the Roman Colosseum.
D) Roman aqueducts.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Roman city of Pompeii was not an example of Roman engineering practices leading to a long life; it was destroyed and buried under volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The other options, Roman highways, the Colosseum, and aqueducts, are all examples of Roman engineering that have lasted for millennia.

The Skill of Roman Engineering Practices Is Evidenced by the Long