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Roman Arquitecture

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  • What architectural feature was used to carry water from higher elevations to Roman cities?
    Aqueducts
  • What were the apartment-like buildings in ancient Rome called?
    Insulae
  • What type of art was often painted directly onto the plaster walls of Roman houses?
    Frescoes
  • What architectural feature was used to support the roof of Roman buildings?
    Columns
  • What type of stone was commonly used in the construction of Roman buildings?
    Marble
  • What type of room was typically found at the center of a Roman house, with an open roof to let in light and air?
    Atrium
  • What material were the exteriors of Roman houses typically made of?
    Stone
  • What system was used to carry water into Roman homes?
    Pipes
  • What feature did wealthier families often have in their Roman houses, similar to today's living rooms?
    Atriums
  • What material was commonly used for the floors of Roman houses?
    Tile
  • What were small pieces of stone or glass used to create decorative patterns on walls and floors called?
    Mosaics
  • What material was commonly used to decorate the walls of Roman houses?
    Painted plaster
  • What were the apartment-like buildings in ancient Rome called?
    Insulae
  • What material were pipes made of to carry water into Roman homes?
    Lead
  • What underground system provided heating to Roman homes?
    Heating systems
  • What term describes the decorative carvings found on the exterior of Roman buildings?
    Facade
  • What type of art was often carved into the walls of Roman buildings?
    Bas-reliefs
  • What are small pieces of stone or glass used to create decorative patterns on walls and floors called?
    Mosaics