Roman Contributions to Architecture Test Questions and Answers (Rated A+)
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Roman Contributions to Architecture Test Questions and Answers (Rated A+)
Name the 3 architectural contributions that the Romans made - Answers the arch, the vault, and concrete
Arches allowed for... - Answers extremely stable and strong forms
stones that are cut into separate, wedge-shaped form...
Roman Contributions to Architecture Test Questions and Answers (Rated A+)
Name the 3 architectural contributions that the Romans made - Answers the arch, the vault, and
concrete
Arches allowed for... - Answers extremely stable and strong forms
stones that are cut into separate, wedge-shaped forms are called - Answers voussoirs
The final stone at the top of the arch is called - Answers keystone
As an arch is being constructed is has to be supported by a system of - Answers scaffolding or
"centering"
A series of arches butted up against each other were called - Answers barrel vaults
Two barrel vaults crossed at a ninety degree angle was called a - Answers groin vault
A mixture of Lime mortar, volcanic sand, stone and water makes - Answers concrete
reddish volcanic dust is also known as - Answers pozzolanic ash
a very heavy lava stone is called - Answers selce
The purpose of the Pantheon - Answers a temple dedicated to all of the Roman gods
the circular hole at the top of the pantheon is called - Answers oculus
John Smeaton - Answers used concrete to build the Eddystone Lighthouse in Devon England in 1759
Joseph Monier - Answers developed reinforced concrete in 1849
Dark Ages - Answers occured after the fall of Roman rule
the purpose of stain glass windows in cathedrals - Answers to teach Bible stories
Romanesque - Answers the early cathedral architectural style characterized by rounded arches, heavy
columns and small windows and doors
Medieval churches were built in the shape of a - Answers cross
To build taller churches architects used - Answers flying buttresses
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