History of Civil Engineering

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When did the earliest practices of civil engineering begin?
Between 4000 BC and 2000 BC.
In which ancient civilizations did civil engineering first emerge?
Ancient Egypt and ancient Mesopotamia
What prompted humans to begin practicing civil engineering?
The abandonment of the nomadic lifestyle and the need for permanent shelter.
What was one of the first structures built as a result of civil engineering?
A roofed shelter
When were the pyramids of Egypt constructed?
Between 2700 BC and 2500 BC.
What are the pyramids of Egypt an example of?
Large-scale structure construction.
When was the Colosseum built? Answer: Between 70 and 80 AD
Between 2700 BC - 2500 BC
Where is the Colosseum located?
Rome, Italy
What was the primary purpose of the Colosseum?  
To host gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
During which dynasty was the majority of the Great Wall of China constructed?
Qin dynasty.
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To defend the Chinese Empire from invasions by nomadic tribes.
When was the Taj Mahal built?
Between 2700 BC and 2500 BC
Who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
In honor of whom was the Taj Mahal built?
Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
What was the first major Roman road?
The Appian Way
When was the Appian Way constructed?
312 BC
What was the purpose of the Appian Way?
To serve as a supply route between Rome and its allies
What is the Latin term for Roman concrete?
Opus caementicium
Who was the Roman emperor associated with the widespread use of Roman concrete?
Augustus
What were the main ingredients of Roman concrete?
Limestone, volcanic ash, bricks, and volcanic tuff
What makes Roman concrete particularly durable?
Its unique composition, which includes volcanic ash, and its ability to withstand the elements
When did the term "Civil Engineering" come into use?
The 18th century
What distinguishes civil engineering from other types of engineering?
It focuses on non-military projects performed by civilians
Why does civil engineering have such a broad scope?
Its historical focus on civilian projects has led to a wide range of disciplines and specializations
When was the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees established?
1747
Where was the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees founded?
France
What is the primary focus of the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees?
Science, engineering, and technology, specifically in the field of civil engineering
Who founded the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees?
Daniel-Charles Trudaine
Who constructed the Eddyston Lighthouse?
John Smeaton
Question 2: What organization did John Smeaton form?
The Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers
What was John Smeaton's contribution to the field of civil engineering?
He pioneered hydraulic lime and developed a technique for securing building blocks
What was hydraulic lime used for?
Concrete that cured underwater
When was the first degree in Civil Engineering awarded in the United States?
1835
By which institution was the first degree in Civil Engineering awarded in the United States?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
When was the first Civil Engineering degree awarded to a woman?
1905.
By which university was the first Civil Engineering degree awarded to a woman? 
Cornell University
Who was the first woman to receive a Civil Engineering degree?
Nora Stanton Blatch.
How did the architecture and civil engineering professions intersect in the Philippines during the Spanish period? 
They were closely intertwined, with many individuals working in both fields.
How did the architecture and civil engineering professions intersect in the Philippines during the Spanish period? 
They were closely intertwined, with many individuals working in both fields.
Were there any Filipino civil engineers during the Spanish period? 
No, there were no Filipino civil engineers.