Latina I - Roman Pantheon PROBATIO (π)

WHAT is the name of the Roman Emperor who helped build the Roman Pantheon we see today?

• Hadrian

• Augustus

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius

WHAT was the exact original purpose of the Pantheon building during the time of the Romans?

• A Temple

• An Aqueduct

• An Amphitheater

• A Senate House

WHAT is the name that is featured on the outside of the Pantheon as a reference to the original building lost in a fire?

• AGRIPPA

• CALIGULA

• LUCIUS

• ANTONIUS

WHAT material was used to make the large 24 ft tall doors to enter the building?

• Bronze

• Steel

• Silver

• Copper

WHAT is the English definition for the Latin term 'oculus' to describe the great opening at the top of the Pantheon?

• Eye

• Sun

• Circle

• Moon

WHAT is the type of stone that is so light, it floats in water, and was used to build the topmost portion of the Pantheon?

• Pumice

• Travertine

• Limestone

• Marble

HOW does the dome of the Pantheon support its great weight?

• It transitions from heavy to light materials.

• It uses a single type of material throughout.

• It incorporates expensive and rare materials.

• It has metal material built inside the walls.

WHAT is NOT one way the Pantheon is still used today?

• Fine-Dining Restaurant

• Tourist Destination

• Catholic Church

• Tomb for the Dead

WHAT is a fact we have learned about the columns in the front of the Pantheon based on one of the videos we watched?

• They were originally supposed to be TALLER

• They were originally supposed to be WIDER

• They were originally supposed to be SHORTER

• They were originally supposed to be PAINTED

WHICH American University has constructed a building meant to replicate the Roman Pantheon?

• University of Virginia

• University of Miami

• University of Georgia

• University of Pennsylvania