Roman architecture

What is considered the heart of the ancient Roman city?

• Basilica

• Forum

• Ampitheater

• Temple

Answer explanation

The most important part of the city was the forum, where political, economic, administrative, social and religious activity were centered. 

• What is a Roman building that has a roofless enclosure for chariot race and cuadriga competitions, usually long oblong with one rounded end?

• Circus

• Theater

• Amphitheater

• Stadium

Answer explanation

• A roofless enclosure for horse races and cuadriga competitions, usually long oblong with one rounded end.

• It has the cavea, the area and a central element to turn around, the spina. 

What was the unique construction style used in Roman Architecture?

• Trabeated and Arcuated

• Trabeated and Columnar

• Columnar and Domical

• Post and Lintel

Answer explanation

TRABEATED & ARCUATED

- Combination of Columns, Beams, and Arches 

Which Roman structure was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles?

• Colosseum

• Forum

• Thermae

• Domus

Answer explanation

• The Ampitheater is a place for gladiatorial contest or combat place for spectacles with animal slaughtering (venationes), fights (gladiators) and public executions. It could be filled with water for naval battles.

What is the name of the Roman building used for public bathing and socializing?

• Colosseum

• Thermae

• Domus

• Forum

Answer explanation

The Thermae is a public bath elevated on platform with utilities underneath. It consisted of different rooms such as changing rooms, different temperature rooms, swimming pool, gymnasium and library.

What was the purpose of a Horreum in ancient Rome?

• Entertainment

• Storage

• Worship

• Education

Which Roman structure, serving as the counterpart to the Greek stoa, was utilized for athletic exercises and promenades, often encircled by a colonnade?

• Colosseum

• Forum

• Stadium

• Xystus

Answer explanation

Xystus (Xysti, Pl. ) - a long and open portico used especially by ancient Greeks or Romans for athletic exercises in wintry or stormy weather. Sometimes: a walk lined with trees.

Which architectural feature was commonly used in Roman houses to provide natural light and ventilation?

• Fresco

• Atrium

• Portico

• Apse

Answer explanation

Atrium – entrance court open to the sky with an impluvium or cistern found at the center for collecting rain water.

What type of monument is built to honor victorious generals or celebrate a military victorious event?

• Fountain

• Aqueduct

• Rostral Column

• Triumphal Arch

Answer explanation

• Rostral column - commemorative of naval victories

• Triumphal Arches - commemorative monuments in honor of victorious generals or to celebrate a military victorious event 

• placed at the main entrance of cities to remember the Greatness and strength of Roman world. 

What magical ingredient in Roman concrete gives it the superpower of self-healing, making it tougher than modern concrete?

• Pozzolana

• Mortar

• Lime clasts

• Cement

Answer explanation

• Ancient Roman concrete, once thought to be based on pozzolanic material like volcanic ash, now contains small, bright white mineral features called "lime clasts" originating from lime, another key component of the ancient concrete mix.

• Lime clasts, which are not found in modern concrete formulations, were previously disregarded as evidence of sloppy mixing practices or poor-quality raw materials

• Lime clasts gave the concrete a previously unrecognized self-healing capability.