The Pantheon (Aca Dec/Pent 23.24)

What is the Pantheon?

• A temple to gods

• A Roman city

• A famous sculpture

• A historical artifact

When was the Pantheon built?

• 118 AD

• 1420 AD

• 1300 AD

• 2nd century BC

What material was used to construct the Pantheon's dome?

• Wood

• Stone

• Concrete

• Metal

Why did the engineers build 20-foot thick base walls for the Pantheon?

• To support the dome

• To decorate the exterior

• To create additional rooms

• To prevent collapse

What was used to lighten the dome of the Pantheon?

• Heavy basalt rock

• Pumice

• Metal beams

• Marble

What is the purpose of the oculus in the Pantheon's dome?

• To allow light into the interior

• To provide ventilation

• To support the dome

• To enhance acoustics

Which building is influenced by the design of the Pantheon?

• New York state Supreme Court

• Eiffel Tower

• Taj Mahal

• Great Wall of China

When was the first dome built as big as the Pantheon's dome?

• 1420 AD

• 118 AD

• 1300 AD

• 2nd century BC