Unit 4: Achievements Review

What is the definition of architecture?

• Building

• Designing a pyramid

• The design and construction of buildings and structures

• the study of the world

What is the ancient Egyptian writing system called?

• cuneiform
• the alphabet
• hieroglyphics
• pictographs

Papyrus, which Egyptians learned to make and write on was made of __________.

• trees
• clay
• stone
• reeds

What is this structure called?

• Tower
• Aqueduct
• Walking bridge
• Roman road

Arches helped the Romans to make bridges _________________________________.

• longer and stronger
• wider and heavier
• more expensive
• quicker and more easily

How did aqueducts help Roman society?

• they could reach places faster
• they helped protect the city
• by providing water for drinking, baths, fountains, & more

Which Roman achievement helped the army travel quickly throughout the empire?

• phalanx
• roads
• arch
• aqueduct

What building material allowed Roman buildings to last longer? It was hard and watertight.

• glue
• arch
• concrete
• aqueduct

Which Roman achievements are still used today?

• Aqueducts, arches, good road design, art, architecure, law
• Only architecture
• Roads and Latin language only
• None of them

What is the best example of Greek architecture?

• The temple of Apollo

• The stadium at Olympia

• The Great Library at Alexandria

• The Parthenon in Athens