A paragraph should suffice.

1. What technologies were employed in building the Pyramids?

1. When and where was gunpowder invented and what was it used for?

1. What technologies were employed during the “age of exploration” from 1450 to 1650 that made this expansion of European power possible?

1. How did the Romans build roads?

1. What major technologies did the Islamic world develop?

Main Essay

Since you’ll have a while to think about it I expect a well constructed and thought out answer with an intro and conclusion. Make sure you answer all parts of the question.

1. Trace and discuss the role of governments in the history and development of technology from early civilization to roughly 1600. Was government a help or a hindrance?

1. Trace and discuss the role of the military in the history and development of technology from early civilization to roughly 1600. Was warfare a help or a hindrance?

1. Trace and discuss the role of religion in the history and development of technology from early civilization to roughly 1600. Was religion a help or a hindrance?

example

How did the Romans build roads?

The Romans built roads by first surveying the path of the road with simple surveying instruments. Roads were built as straight as possible including the use of cuts and fills where needed. The roadbed was generally excavated to a depth of 2-3 feet and filled with sand, then gravel, and finally paved with large flat stones, often held in place with cement. If there was wet land or swamp in the way a base of wood would first be laid with gravel and perhaps flagstones on top. Roads were crowned on top and included curbs, drainage ditches or other mechanisms to control water. Signs and mileposts were also placed to help travelers. Roads were primarily constructed by slaves and the military.

The Romans built roads as straight as possible with sharp turns where needed. The roadbed was always excavated to a depth of 2-3 feet and filled with sand, then gravel, and finally paved with large flat stones, held in place with cement. If there was wet land or swamp in the way a base of wood would first be laid. Roads were crowned on top and included curbs, drainage ditches or other mechanisms to control water.

The Romans built roads by first surveying the path of the road with simple surveying instruments. Roads were built following the landscape with gentle curves to minimize earth moving. The roadbed was excavated to a depth of 2-3 feet and filled with concrete and stones. Roads were as flat as possible. Signs and mileposts were also placed to help travelers. Roads were primarily constructed by paid contractors.

The Romans built roads with large caterpillar earthmovers powered by Christian slaves before they were fed to the lions. They first mapped the road then poured concrete and asphalt to make the surface. The roads were completely straight and built by the emperor himself.