The Legacy of Rome

What did the Romans use to build their grandest projects?

• Wood

• Stone

• Marble

• Concrete

Which of the following is a well-preserved example of how Roman engineers used arches?

• The Colosseum

• The Segovia Aqueduct

• The Leaning Tower of Pisa

• The Eiffel Tower

What is the Pantheon recognized as?

• The oldest building in Rome

• The tallest building in ancient Rome

• The best preserved building from ancient Rome

• The largest building in the world

What architectural feature is the Pantheon famous for?

• Its large pillars

• Its vast library

• Its magnificent dome

• Its underground catacombs

What was the primary function of Roman aqueducts?

• To serve as bridges for the Roman army

• To carry fresh water to urban centers from distant sources

• To provide a means of transportation for goods

• To act as fortifications against invasions

What distinctive feature did Roman theatres and amphitheatres incorporate that was inspired by the Greeks?

• Use of canvas awnings

• Highly decorative stage buildings

• Underground rooms for animals

• Network of barrel vaults

The Colosseum is known for being:

• The smallest amphitheatre in Rome

• The largest and most famous amphitheatre in Rome

• A typical example of Greek architecture

• Partially roofed with wood

What was the purpose of the underground rooms below the arena floor in the Colosseum?

• To store weapons for the gladiators

• To provide seating for the spectators

• To house people temporarily

• To hide people, animals, and props until needed in spectacles

What is a distinctive feature of Roman sculpture compared to earlier Classical Greek sculpture?

• Roman sculpture was less realistic and more idealized.

• Roman sculpture had a narrower variety and was less eclectic.

• Roman sculpture, like Greek sculpture, put importance on realism.

• Roman sculpture was completely lost to world art.

Which of the following statements is true about Roman sculptors?

• They only created original works and never copied from other cultures.

• They preserved invaluable works for the future which would have otherwise been completely lost to world art.

• They exclusively used bronze for their sculptures.

• They had little influence from other cultures and focused solely on Roman themes.