3.3 [Quiz] The Legacy of Roman Architecture and Engineering

The Romans improved on engineering and architecture ideas in ways that future engineers and architects would ____________________.

• imitate

• ignore

• laugh at

• destroy

The Romans learned how to use the arch, the vault, and the dome to build _______________.

• roads

• huge structures

• an army

• loyalty among citizens

The Pantheon, a magnificent temple that still stands in Rome, is famous for its huge ____________.

• dome

• door

• statues

• staircase

The Romans did not invent _______________, but they were the first to make widespread use of it.

• concrete

• walls

• glass

• jewelry

The Romans created a new kind of stadium (also called coliseums or amphitheaters). These buildings were...

• large, open-air structures that could seat thousands of spectators

• used as small living areas for Roman rulers and their family

• places used mostly for worshipping their gods

• used mostly for storage of Roman food and supplies

This modern building is an example of today's engineers copying Roman...

• aqueducts

• stadiums

• bath houses

• temples

Modern stadiums still use concrete to build tunnels which makes it easy for spectators to reach their seats.

• true

• false

Early medieval architects frequently imitated Roman designs, especially in building...

• great churches and cathedrals

• homes and gardens

• storage warehouses

• farms and ranches

You can also see a Roman influence in the design of many modern...

• churches

• banks

• government buildings

• schools

Another Roman innovation that has been widely copied is the triumphal arch. Which of the following is an example of this?

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