Materials

Question 1

What 3 stone were used?

Answer 1

Tufa, limestone and travertine

Question 2

What marble was used?

Answer 2

White marble and coloured marble

Question 3

What was tufa?

Answer 3

Solidified volcanic mud

Question 4

Strength of limestone?

Answer 4

Fire-resistant

Question 5

What happens to travertine when its exposed to air?

Answer 5

Hardens

Question 6

What colours could the coloured marble be?

Answer 6

Yellow, green, grey and red

Question 7

What was a benefit of concrete over stone?

Answer 7

Cheaper

Question 8

What is concrete made out of?

Answer 8

Its a mortar, made of lime, sand and water

Question 9

What is opus incertum?

Answer 9

Wall facing consisting of small stones set irregularly

Question 10

What were walls made out of?

Answer 10

Aggregate consisting of rubble