The Pointing Machine Was a Device Used for

question 28

Multiple Choice

The pointing machine was a device used for

• A) ensuring precision in Roman military attacks.
• B) installing mural art in Roman houses.
• C) creating accurate reproductions of statuary.
• D) measuring distances between interior walls.

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