Influences on Roman Architecture

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What were the aqueducts used for in ancient Rome?

Supplying water to the cities (correct)

Providing transportation for goods and merchandise

Connecting different cities and towns

Serving as defensive structures

What was the purpose of the ports in ancient Rome?

Defending the cities from invasions

Bringing water to the cities from rivers and fountains

Providing a system of indication for marking the right access and exit to the port

Facilitating the execution of usual works in a port ensemble (correct)

What were the main buildings in the big cities of ancient Rome?

Hospitals and schools

Marketplaces and public gardens

Temples and palaces

Stadiums, theatres, circuses, and odeons (correct)

What characterized the aqueducts built by the Roman engineers?

Ashlars masonry often with pad shape Signup and view all the answers

What problem did civilizations need to solve in order to project the future of their citizens?

Ensuring a stable water supply Signup and view all the answers

What were the main influences on Roman culture?

Primitive cultures, Etrurian civilization, and Greek/Hellenistic culture Signup and view all the answers

What were the general characteristics of Roman art?

Practical and utilitarian, interest in public works and engineering, monumentality Signup and view all the answers

What were the building systems employed by the Romans?

Lintelled and vaulted Signup and view all the answers

What materials were commonly used in Roman architecture?

Limestone, concrete, mortar Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural feature did the Romans use for their walls?

Half point or semicircular arches Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Roman town planning?

Creating infrastructures for water and sewage systems Signup and view all the answers

What was the psychological effect of Roman city planning?

Conveying a sense of power and control Signup and view all the answers

What were the main axes in the plan of a Roman city?

Cardus (E-W) and Decumanus (N-S) Signup and view all the answers

What was the most important part of a Roman city?

The forum Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Roman forum?

It was the center for various activities including political and religious events. Signup and view all the answers

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