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The groma was a surveying tool used for laying out angles or more properly, right angles to existing lines or objects. The Romans used it in their construction projects and most importantly in their road building projects. The groma was one of the reasons for the impressively straight roads the Romans constructed.
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What was a groma?
The groma was the Romans' mail instrument for surveying. It was a vertical pole with horizontal cross pieces. They were attached at right angles by a brace and had plumb lines hanging at each end. It allowed the survey of straight lines and right angles and the calculation of squares and rectangles.
How did the orgins of Rome help Rome?
helped them defend better
Did Romans use only their eyes to build?
No they did not. They also had a surveying instrument called the groma and measuring tools.
How did the Punic Wars help Rome develop as a republic?
Rome was already a republic. Rome developed an empire.
What did Diocletian and Constantine do to try to help Rome?
he legalized Christianity in Rome, but did not make Rome officially a Christianity state
How does a groma help Romans build roads?
The groma wa a surveying instrument.
What did the Romans use a groma for?
Romans use the Groma to buils the roads. The roads that are made by Romans are straight. The Groma makes the roads straight
What are the ratings and certificates for Derby and Groma - 2013?
Derby and Groma - 2013 is rated/received certificates of: Singapore:G
How do you use a groma?
BOBO!
What was a groma?
The groma was the Romans' mail instrument for surveying. It was a vertical pole with horizontal cross pieces. They were attached at right angles by a brace and had plumb lines hanging at each end. It allowed the survey of straight lines and right angles and the calculation of squares and rectangles.
How did the orgins of Rome help Rome?
helped them defend better
Did Romans use only their eyes to build?
No they did not. They also had a surveying instrument called the groma and measuring tools.
How did the Punic Wars help Rome develop as a republic?
Rome was already a republic. Rome developed an empire.
What has the author Iskhak Mashbash written?
Iskhak Mashbash has written: 'Tropy iz nochi' 'Raskaty dalekogo groma'
What are good titles for a magazine about rome?
"Romania Times" "Rome Today" "Features of Rome" "History of Rome." "Rome" "The Check in With Rome" I think these are pretty good, glad I could help!
What did Diocletian and Constantine do to try to help Rome?
he legalized Christianity in Rome, but did not make Rome officially a Christianity state
What does groma mean in latin?
A Roman surveying instrument having plumb lines hanging from four arms at right angles
