Roman Architecture Flashcards
1
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a quadrangle opening in the atrium of the Roman house, towards which the roof sloped so as to throw the rain water in a shallow cistern or impluvium in the floor
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Compluvium
2
Q
An open drain in Etruscan Cities
A
Cloaca Maxima
3
Q
Public Baths
A
Thermae
4
Q
Small Public Bath
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Balneum
5
Q
Public Open Space for Social, Civic and Market Purposes found in every Roman Towns
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Forum
6
Q
Chariot Racing
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Circus
7
Q
Roman correspondent to Greek Agora
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Roman Forum
8
Q
Used for assembly for dispensing justice
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Basilica
9
Q
a great awning drawn over a Roman theatres and amphitheatres to protect people from the sun
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Velarium
10
Q
Cold Bath
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Frigidarium
11
Q
Hot Bath
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Calidarium
12
Q
Warm Bath
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Tepidarium
13
Q
Sweating room in Roman Baths
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Sudatorium
14
Q
A room for undressing in Roman Bath House
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Apodyterium
15
Q
Three Types of Houses in Rome
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- Villa - Country House
- Domus - Private House
- Insula - block of flats in Roman towns
