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Roman Architecture Quiz

Dario Radley by Dario Radley
March 20, 2022

What is the name of the Roman building used for legal and administrative purposes?

A Roman Basilica was a large public building used for various purposes such as legal proceedings, business transactions, and meetings. Credit: Xosema via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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A Roman Basilica was a large public building used for various purposes such as legal proceedings, business transactions, and meetings.

What is the name of the structure used to support the weight of an aqueduct?

El acueducto de Los Milagros Credit: Rafael dP, Creative Commons Attribution Licence
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Buttress is a structure of stone or brick built against a wall to strengthen or support it.

What is the name of the decorative arch used in Roman architecture?

The Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France Credit: Rafael Garcin on Unsplash
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A Triumphal Arch is a type of monumental arch that was traditionally built to commemorate military victories, public works, and other significant events in ancient Rome.

What is the name of the Roman building used for the storage of goods?

The Horrea Epagathiana et Epaphroditiana Credit: Sailko/Wikimedia
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Horreum was a type of public or private warehouse used for the storage of goods and commodities in ancient Rome.

What is the name of the Roman building used for bathing?

Roman Bath Credit: Diego Delso/WikiCommons
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Thermae, complex of rooms designed for public bathing, relaxation, and social activity that was developed to a high degree of sophistication by the ancient Romans.

What is the name of the open-air venue used for public spectacles?

15 Wonderful Historic Monuments in the World (Quiz) Chait Goli
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A Roman amphitheater is a large, open-air venue used for public spectacles and performances in ancient Rome.

What is the name of the curved wall used to enclose a stadium or amphitheater?

Illustration of the different levels of the cavea in a Roman theatre: Credit: Wikimedia
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The cavea are the seating sections of Greek and Roman theatres and amphitheaters.

What is the name of the structure used to support the roof of a Roman temple?

Sant Genís de Fontanes. Sculpted architrave over the main door of the church. 1019-1020. Credit: Josep Bracons, Flickr
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In architecture, an architrave refers to the lowest part of an entablature, which is a horizontal structure that rests on top of columns or pilasters in classical architecture.

What is the name of the central space of a Roman basilica?

Chartres cathedral nave Kent G Becker, Flickr
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The nave is the central part of the building, extending from the main entrance or narthex to the chancel or choir area.

What is the name of the underground cemetery used by early Christians in Rome?

Catacombs of Paris Diego Delso, Wikimedia Common
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Catacombs are man-made subterranean passageways for religious practice.

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