Roman Architecture

Roman architecture was innovative, combining techniques and materials from Greeks, Etruscans, and Persians. They used Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns, and built structures like the Colosseum with arches and aqueducts. Vaults and domes were also significant, with materials like marble and limestone. Roman architecture has influenced global structures, notably in Washington, DC.

Which cultures influenced Roman architecture?

• Etruscans, Greeks, and Egyptians

• Persians, Babylonians, and Egyptians

• Greeks, Etruscans, and Persians

• Egyptians, Greeks, and Babylonians

What is the column order used on the first level of the Colosseum?

• Ionic

• Corinthian

• Doric

• Tuscan

What architectural feature did the Romans use to transport water over long distances?

• Domes

• Aqueducts

• Vaults

• Columns

What is a groin vault?

• A series of columns

• A single arch

• A dome structure

• Two vaults intersecting

Which modern city is notably influenced by Roman architecture?

• Washington, DC

• Paris

• Rome

• London