Arches

Question 1

2 bridges

Answer 1

Pons Fabricius and bridge at Alcantara built by Trajan

Question 2

Pons Fabricius

Answer 2

Oldest bridge in Rome, goes across the river tiber

Has an opening in its central pier, to allow flood water to pass.

Also protected by a starling which breaks the water in 2 preventing erosion

Question 3

Bridge at Alcantara

Answer 3

Built by Trajan. spanning across the river Tagus

The bridge consists of 6 arches. The central arches are almost 90 feet across.

Middle of the bridge there is an arch in honour of emperor Trajan

Far end also temple to Trajan. reminder of political importance of architecture in Roman provinces.

Question 4

Aqueducts

Answer 4

Huge symbol of power.

Transport vehicle for water, bringing it from its source to where it needs to be distributed.

Contains a stone channel with a steady downward flow called the specus

Question 5

Gravity feed system

Answer 5

15cm drop every 30m maintain a steady flow

Question 6

Architectural features

Answer 6

Crossed large valleys
Precise slope
Tunnels burrowed through hills 
Equipped with shafts for maintenance
Inverted siphon - U-shaped design which allowed water to flow uphill

Question 7

Pont Du Gard

Answer 7

Nimes

3 tiered with 6,11, 35 tiers

Large chunks of stones can be seen beneath the arches used for scaffolding and maintenance

Question 8

Segovia

Answer 8

2 tiered

Half a mile long built with white granite by Trajan