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What made the aqueducts one of Rome’s biggest achievements?

Retry Correct Incorrect According to National Geographic, Rome’s aqueducts were unprecedented in their scale and sophistication and were sorely needed to ensure Roman citizens had fresh, clean water to drink and bathe in.

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What made the aqueducts one of Rome’s biggest achievements?

• They provided defense against invaders
• They were a sign that a new land was about to be conquered
• They transported fresh water to even Rome’s most densely populated areas
• They looked impressive and still stand well over 1,000 years later