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WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Which two innovations did the Romans create to advance architecture?
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Columns and domes
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Arches and concrete
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Arches and columns
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Romans did not invent but did master both the arch and vault, bringing a new dimension to their buildings that the Greeks did not have. Arches can carry much more weight than straight beams, allowing longer distances to be spanned without supporting columns.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Romans were the first builders in the history of architecture to realize the potential of domes for the creation of large and well-defined interior spaces. Domes were introduced in a number of Roman building types such as temples, thermae, palaces, mausolea and later also churches.
Detailed explanation-3: -The arch is one of the most quintessential features of Roman architecture. It appears in aqueduct arcades, bridges, and many monumental structures like free-standing amphitheaters, stadiums, etc. Although the Romans didn’t create the arch, they certainly perfected its use in their constructions.