Roman Legacy, ART AND ARCHITECTURE

Whom did the Romans imitate in sculpture?

• Carthaginians

• Persians

• Greeks

• Egyptians

What is a cameo?

• Wall painting

• Marble statue

• Engraved decoration

• Mosaic

What did the Romans use to construct large buildings?

• Arches, vaults, and domes

• Pyramids

• Obelisks

• Ziggurats

The influenced by the art of the Greeks is called

• Roman art

• Greek art

• Wooden stadium

• “Greco-Roman” art

What did the Romans build to bring water?

• Canals

• Aqueducts

• Cisterns

• Ditches

What Roman influence is seen in many modern buildings?

• Design of obelisks

• Design of ziggurats

• Design of domes

• Design of pyramids

What material did the Romans use extensively in their construction?

• Wood

• Concrete

• Iron

• Glass

Which Roman structure was used for public gatherings and entertainment?

• Forum

• Colosseum

• Temple

• Bathhouse

What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To transport water

• To transport goods

• To transport people

• To transport animals

This is a carved decoration showing a portrait or a scene. The Romans wore them as jewelry and used them to decorate vases and other objects.

• Sculptures

• Cameos

• Mosaic

• Frescoes