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JudyRomans roads were essential for the free movement of goods and ideas. Overland trade routes facilitated the movement of agricultural products, and later in the empire they allowed for a more rapid spread of Christianity, as roads made travel much easier.
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Why was the Appian Way built?
The Appian Way is 560km long and it was built so that Roman soilders could prepare for battle. The Appian Way was the most important, ancient, Roman road. (It was also called the Queen's road). It connected Rome toBrindisi, Apulia in Southeast Italy. It is easy but hard because when Julius Caesar ruled Rome he wanted no traffic during the day. The Appian Way is lined with tombs of Ancient Families of Rome there is normally Funerals at the Appian Way. The Rich, Famous and powerful were buried At the Catacombs.
How did the Romans invent straight roads?
Waterloo Road was created by Maureen Chadwick and Ann McManus
What happened in the roman republic?
The Roman Republic existed for over 4 centuries. It was the phase of the ancient Roman civilization characterized by a republican form of government. It began with the overthrow of the Roman monarchy, c. 509 BC, and lasted over 450 years until its subversion, through a series of civil wars, into the Principate form of government and the Imperial period. Because it existed for so long ... you're going to have to be a little more specific that "what happened?"
What made Pharaoh so important in the government?
The Pharaoh was the supreme religious authority. The Pharaoh was believed to be, not so much a man or a king but, a God. Religion and Government were not separated in Ancient Egypt.
What were the turnpikes in the 1800s?
At a time when public roads are little more than rutted, muddy tracks, turnpikes are roads with an improved surface. A toll was charged, so another name is a toll road.
