Roman Architecture

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Roman Architecture

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The oldest architectural remains from ancient Rome date to
A
The third century BC.
B
The fourth century BC.
C
The eighth century BC.
D
The seventh century BC.
Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements about Roman tomb architecture is most accurate?
A
Tomb architecture followed very strict templates, with very little variation from tomb to tomb.
B
Only the wealthy could afford to build large tombs for themselves and their families.
C
Tombs were not a very important part of Roman culture.
D
Because they served only to house the remains of the dead, they could be much more experimental than other forms of architecture.
Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The exedrae on either side of Trajan's Forum are a direct reference to which of the following?
A
The Colosseum.
B
The Baths of Titus.
C
The Forum of Augustus.
D
The Forum of Julius Caesar.
Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During which time period did brick facing for concrete come to be celebrated as an attractive material (i.e. no longer something to be covered over with plaster)?
A
The reign of Augustus.
B
Republican Rome
C
The second century AD.
D
The first century BC.
Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a feature of "baroque" architecture of the Roman period?
A
Regimented, orderly planning and decoration.
B
Extensive, often excessive, ornamentation.
C
A sense of movement in building facades.
D
Traditional architectural elements, used in an innovative way.
There are 5 questions to complete.