All Roads Lead To Rome

The figurative _______________________

, All roads lead to Rome, means that all choices, methods, or actions eventually lead to the same result. In ancient Roman times, this statement had a more literal meaning. The Roman Empire had an _______________________

system of roads, and all major roads led _______________________

to the capital. New roads were often built _______________________

after the Empire captured a new city. Stone mile markers told travellers how far they were from the next major city, and a Golden Milestone was placed in the capital. Roman roads made it possible to _______________________

military units, goods, and knowledge efficiently, helping the Empire expand and achieve great power.