Art in Focus

Chapter 9: Roman Art

Online Quizzes

1
The Pantheon was originally built to be
A)a temple to the Roman gods.
B)an important library.
C)a very large bath.
D)a triumphal arch.
2
The roads and aqueducts the Romans built show that
A)Romans were great architects.
B)Romans were careless planners.
C)the Roman Empire was poorly organized.
D)Romans did not know much about architecture.
3
During the Middle Ages, the Colosseum was used as a
A)church.
B)bath.
C)city.
D)monastery.
4
The Romans probably covered concrete buildings with ornamental stone because they thought
A)concrete was a very poor building material.
B)concrete was a useful building material but not very attractive.
C)concrete was much more attractive than marble.
D)concrete would not hold up to years of wear and tear.
5
During Roman times, the Colosseum was used as a/an
A)temple.
B)huge bath.
C)amphitheater.
D)monument to Caesar.
6
Which of the following did Romans mainly use to build sturdy, durable buildings?
A)arches and concrete
B)mud and straw
C)posts and sand
D)columns and clay
7
In Roman times, basilicas were used as
A)prisons.
B)temples.
C)courts of law.
D)baths.
8
Why did Roman emperors construct many buildings for the enjoyment of the people?
A)They wanted to be popular with the people.
B)They did not like the common people.
C)They did not have money to feed the people.
D)They wanted to start a war with their enemies.
9
Arches were designed to
A)span openings.
B)serve as entrances.
C)support structures.
D)all of the above.
10
Which of the following was used to help reduce the weight of the Pantheon's dome?
A)wooden beams.
B)rows of windows.
C)buttresses.
D)coffers.
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