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Amazing Aqueducts: Water Wonders of the Ancient  ...

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  • What materials were Roman aqueducts usually made from?
    Stone, brick, and concrete
  • True or False: Aqueducts are a modern invention
    False
  • Which ancient civilization is most famous for building aqueducts?
    Romans
  • What is an aqueduct used for?
    To carry water
  • Where did the water usually come from in an aqueduct system?
    Mountains, springs, or rivers
  • Do aqueducts use pumps or gravity to move water?
    Gravity
  • What shape is often used in aqueduct design to support weight?
    Arch
  • Are aqueducts usually built above or below ground?
    Above ground
  • Who commissioned the construction of the MaÄŸlova Aqueduct?
    Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
  • Name one famous Roman aqueduct.
    Pont du Gard
  • In which city can you find the MaÄŸlova Aqueduct?
    Istanbul.
  • Where is the MaÄŸlova Aqueduct located?
    Turkey.