SSC
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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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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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The use of vaults and arches, together with a sound knowledge of building materials, enabled them to achieve unprecedented successes in the construction of imposing infrastructure for public use. Examples include the aqueducts of Rome, the Baths of Diocletian and the Baths of Caracalla, the basilicas and Colosseum.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ancient Romans created curved roofs and large-scale arches, which were able to support more weight than the post-and-beam construction the Greeks used. These arches served as the foundation for the massive bridges and aqueducts the Romans created.
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