Question

How did aqueducts contribute to the growth of the Roman Empire? please help its for Cumulative Exam

They enabled trade routes to reach faraway lands.
They were used to protect against natural disasters.
They were used to help the military conquer new lands.
They enabled water to reach the cities for proper sanitation.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The abundant supply of water provided by the aqueducts allowed the city of Rome itself to grow and prosper (Wilson 2008). Over a little more than 500 years, 11 aqueducts were constructed to supply ancient Rome with water (Van Deman 1934; Bruun 1991, 97 to 98).