ROME- imperial city of concrete

When did the Roman civilization begin?

• 753 CE

• 753 BCE

• 117 CE

• 117 BCE

What were some of the advances brought by the Roman civilization?

• Technology, law, and art

• Government and architecture

• Concrete

• All of the above

What was Roman concrete based on?

• Aggregates

• Hydraulic-setting cement

• Lime clasts

• Alumina and silica

How did Romans enhance the strength of their concrete?

• By adding pozzolanic ash

• By adding lime clasts

• By adding volcanic dusts

• By adding alumina and silica

What was the purpose of the discontinuities in Roman concrete?

• To prevent cracks from spreading

• To accommodate earth movement

• To enhance the overall strength of the structure

• All of the above

Which famous Roman building has a dome made of ancient concrete?

• Colosseum

• Pantheon

• Aqueducts

• Roman Forum

When was the Pantheon founded?

• 125 AD

• 609 AD

• 80 AD

• 753 BCE

What materials were used in the construction of the Colosseum?

• Travertine limestone, tuff, and brick-faced concrete

• Aggregates and hydraulic-setting cement

• Lead and stone

• Alumina and silica

What was the purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To transport fresh water

• To supply fountains and public baths

• To bring water into cities and towns

• All of the above

How did Roman aqueducts move water?

• Through gravity alone

• Through hydraulic-setting cement

• Through conduits of brick and concrete

• Through lead pipes