The Legacy of Rome

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What did the Romans use to build their grandest projects? Options: Wood, Stone, Marble, Concrete

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Marble

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Which of the following is a well-preserved example of how Roman engineers used arches? The Colosseum, The Segovia Aqueduct, The Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Eiffel Tower

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The Segovia Aqueduct

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What is the Pantheon recognized as?

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The best preserved building from ancient Rome

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What architectural feature is the Pantheon famous for?

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Its magnificent dome

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What was the primary function of Roman aqueducts?

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To carry fresh water to urban centers from distant sources

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What distinctive feature did Roman theatres and amphitheatres incorporate that was inspired by the Greeks?

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Highly decorative stage buildings

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The Colosseum is known for being:

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The largest and most famous amphitheatre in Rome

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What was the purpose of the underground rooms below the arena floor in the Colosseum?

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To hide people, animals, and props until needed in spectacles

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What is a distinctive feature of Roman sculpture compared to earlier Classical Greek sculpture?

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Roman sculpture, like Greek sculpture, put importance on realism.

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Which of the following statements is true about Roman sculptors? They only created original works and never copied from other cultures., They preserved invaluable works for the future which would have otherwise been completely lost to world art., They exclusively used bronze for their sculptures., They had little influence from other cultures and focused solely on Roman themes.

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They preserved invaluable works for the future which would have otherwise been completely lost to world art.