Topic (to be done on the blog):

Use the internet or other sources to search for a range of Roman bridges, then answer the following questions:
- What are the key features? What shapes do you notice?
- How might they have been built? What materials were used?
- Many of the bridges still stand today. What do you think made the bridges strong?

Challenge: Can you find out what a keystone is and describe why it was important in Roman bridge construction?

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This homework is due by Friday, 17th June 2016

Who was the best Roman Emperor in your opinion, Augustus or Hadrian? Give at least three reasons for your answer.