Federal budget is dependent on many factors one of which is the priority of the state. When there is a need to increase the level of defense, the budget for defense must be increased. This increase in budget translates to a decrease in budget in another area. If the budget for transportation can be reduced and still be able to implement the planned projects, then the budget for transportation will be reduced.
I believe the answer is c.
Aqueducts transport water, they are like the things that supply water to faucets and the sewers
hmm
a. enhanced understanding of human ailments and injuries
not reallyh, that just give water,not wisdom or anything, and injuries are
like stabs, so water doesn't help with understanding stabs
b. improved public sanitation and access to fresh water
duh, this is true
c. sped up transportation across the empire
unless people were small enough to travel in these aqueducts, they couldn't travel using these, also it wouldn't be clean to polute the water with people, the answer for this option would be roads
d. made it easier for Roman officials to rule the provinces
what, they shut the water off or something? send letters down the channel?
the right answer is b
For 7. the answers are meditate and focus.
For 8. the answer is nurse.
Out of the options I believe these fit best. Have a good day!
B. to help freed slaves adjust to freedom