The Pantheon and Colosseum

What structure is the Pantheon based on?

• Post and lintel

• Dome on a drum

• Archway

• Keystone

What is the purpose of the oculus?

• To let light in

• To let air in

• To honour the god of the sky, Jupiter

• All of the above

What are the recesses in the ceiling of the Pantheon called?

• Coffins

• Coffee

• Coffers

• Coughing

Which material was NOT used to build the Pantheon?

• Concrete

• Travertine

• Pumice

• Granite

What has the Pantheon NOT been used for in the past?

• A marketplace

• A church

• A tourist attraction

• A Roman temple

How many layers of seating did the Colosseum have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What was the purpose of the Roman numerals on the Colosseum?

• To tell the time

• To tell the price of tickets

• To help spectators find their seats

• To separate the classes

Why was it an advantage to have sand in the arena of the Colosseum?

• For the comfort of the fighters

• For the animals to move more slowly

• To obscure the gladiators' vision

• To absorb bodily fluids

What is a row of columns called in the Colosseum?

• A walkway

• A colonnade

• An archway

• A passage

What was under the arena of the Colosseum?

• Passageways

• Water

• Nothing

• Caves