Elements of a Roman city :) Flashcards

1
Q

How many different types of pillars were there throughout the Rome?

A

3

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2
Q

What were they called? (in order)

A

Doric pillar
Ionic pillar
Corinthian pillar

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3
Q

Which ancient Civilization was the Doric pillar based from?

A

ANCIENT GREECE!!!!!!!!! :D

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4
Q

What do bees colonize in?

A

a beehive :)

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5
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What was the Forum of Rome used for?

A

Commerce, Business, Prostitution and Court proceedings

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6
Q

What were the names of the three different temperatures bathrooms? (in Latin)

A
Frigidarium = cold
tepidarium = medium
Caldarium = hot
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7
Q

What was the main type of roofing used in Ancient Rome?

A

Truss roof!

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8
Q

Why were fountains necessary in Rome?

A

Because Rome was on 7 hills, which was terrible planning on Romulus’ part…
Anyway, water flows down hills, and would have flooded the city, so fountains kept the water circulating.

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9
Q

What type of roof did a circular room have?

A

A dome! (coincidentally, Jack’s favorite word!)

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10
Q

Name another roof used on non-circular rooms?

A

Vaulted!

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11
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Approximately how tall could Roman tombs reach?

A

Up to and above 20m! :P

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