WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

ROMAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What allowed Romans to build higher, more stable structures like the Colosseum?
A
Arches
B
Domes
C
Vaults
D
Atrium
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: -The development of concrete to form the structural core of buildings was one of the most important innovations in Roman architecture. Concrete is easier and quicker to use than cut stone, and its raw materials are cheap and easy to transport.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three materials that were widely used by the Romans when building arches: stone, concrete, and brick.

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