다음 빈칸에 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것을 고르시오.Water and … | [법원직 9급 영어] 22년 1회차 기출문제 상세 페이지

다음 빈칸에 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것을 고르시오.
Water and civilization go hand-in-hand. The idea of a “*hydraulic civilization” argues that water is the unifying context and justification for many large-scale civilizations throughout history. For example, the various multi-century Chinese empires survived as long as they did in part by controlling floods along the Yellow River. One interpretation of the hydraulic theory is that the justification for gathering populations into large cities is to manage water. Another interpretation suggests that large water projects enable the rise of big cities. The Romans understood the connections between water and power, as the Roman Empire built a vast network of **aqueducts throughout land they controlled, many of which remain intact. For example, Pont du Gard in southern France stands today as a testament to humanity’s investment in its water infrastructure. Roman governors built roads, bridges, and water systems as a way of ____________________________ .
* hydraulic : 수력학의 ** aqueduct : 송수로

focusing on educating young people

prohibiting free trade in local markets

concentrating and strengthening their authority

giving up their properties to other countries