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¿Cuándo se cree que se construyó el Panteón de Roma?
¿Cuándo se cree que se construyó el Panteón de Roma?
- En el siglo III d)C
- En el siglo I a)C
- En el siglo II d)C (correct)
- En el siglo IV d)C
¿Quién ordenó la construcción del Panteón originalmente?
¿Quién ordenó la construcción del Panteón originalmente?
- Nerón
- Augusto
- Julio César
- Marco Agripa (correct)
¿Qué religión se practicaba originalmente en el Panteón?
¿Qué religión se practicaba originalmente en el Panteón?
- Paganismo (correct)
- JudaÃsmo
- Cristianismo
- Islam
¿Qué caracteriza la arquitectura romana clásica del Panteón?
¿Qué caracteriza la arquitectura romana clásica del Panteón?
¿Cuál es el propósito actual del Panteón de Roma?
¿Cuál es el propósito actual del Panteón de Roma?
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Study Notes
- The Pantheon is a religious/monumental building in Rome, Italy.
- It was built in concrete, stone, and marble, believed to be in the 2nd century AD under the reign of Emperor Adriano.
- Originally a pagan temple dedicated to all the gods of the Roman pantheon, it was later converted into a Christian church.
- The structure was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa and mostly reconstructed by Adriano.
- The Pantheon features an innovative hemispherical dome, which was a milestone in engineering and architecture at the time.
- It is an example of classical Roman architecture, characterized by precision, symmetry, and ornamentation.
- The facade is decorated with reliefs and sculptures depicting mythological and Roman historical themes.
- The building is currently a Catholic church and one of the most visited monuments in Rome.
- The Pantheon is considered a masterpiece of architecture and engineering, and it has influenced numerous architects and builders over the centuries.
- It is a testament to the brilliance of the Roman Empire at its peak and an example of how buildings can be adapted to respond to the needs of their time.
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