Quiz Urban Life

Question 1

Colonies were used as…

Answer 1

Transmitters of Roman Culture into enemy land

Question 2

orthogonal planning

Answer 2

Streets intersecting at 90 degree angles creating grids

Question 3

Hippodamian planning

Answer 3

Streets intersecting at 90 degree angles creating grids, everything is equal socially

Question 4

Pomerium carved out

Answer 4

priests would use plows to lay out wall design for Pomerium

Question 5

Cardo

Answer 5

main north south street in city

Question 6

Decumanus

Answer 6

Main east west street in city

Question 7

Axiality

Answer 7

alignment of buildings on streets to create symmetry

Question 8

Entertainment venues

Answer 8

theater, stadium, amphitheater, circus, baths

Question 9

Greek vs Roman Colonies

Answer 9

Greek colonies would separate

Question 10

Colonies made up of…

Answer 10

5000 men, legion + family

Question 11

Kahun 1890 B.C

Answer 11

first orthogonal planning

Question 12

Porta Maggiore

Answer 12

Great Gate

Question 13

Roads

Answer 13

Direct traffic patterns marking, not named

Question 14

Stores

Answer 14

not restocked at day, no wheels during day

Question 15

Harbors

Answer 15

Very important, main transport + entrance, Community values there.