AH Unit 3 Test

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The Pantheon was originally built to be

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a temple to the Roman gods.

Front

The roads and aqueducts the Romans built show that

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Romans were great architects.

Front

During the Middle Ages, the Colosseum was used as a

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church.

Front

The Romans probably covered concrete buildings with ornamental stone because they thought

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concrete was a useful building material but not very attractive.

Front

During Roman times, the Colosseum was used as a/an

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amphitheater.

Front

Which of the following did Romans mainly use to build sturdy, durable buildings?
arches and concrete, mud and straw, posts and sand, columns and clay

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arches and concrete

Front

In Roman times, basilicas were used as

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courts of law

Front

Why did Roman emperors construct many buildings for the enjoyment of the people?

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They wanted to be popular with the people.

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Arches were designed to

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span openings, serve as entrances, support structures.

Front

Which of the following was used to help reduce the weight of the Pantheon's dome?
Options:
wooden beams.
rows of windows.
buttresses.

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rows of windows.