Structures within ancient Rome

Question 1

What were the 3 types of columns?

Answer 1

Doric, Ionic and Corinthian

Question 2

What is a cross vault?

Answer 2

Two barrel vaults crossing at right angles

Question 3

What is a dome?

Answer 3

Rotated arch to form a continuous circular shape

Question 4

An example of a dome?

Answer 4

Pantheon

Question 5

What was a arche?

Answer 5

Creates space for the uncluttered roofing of large spaces and spreads the weight

Question 6

What is a barrel vault?

Answer 6

Depth of a arch extended so roof is space instead of a entrance