Introduction to Roman Architecture

What is this structure called?

What building material allowed Roman buildings to last longer? It was hard and watertight.

What architectural feature did the Romans use to make their constructions such as bridges and the Colosseum strong?

Roman temples took inspiration from

This was the main room in a Roman temple:

The Romans invented this by mixing volcanic ash, water, and lime. It is a type of liquid rock that dries and becomes solid. It was used to make huge monuments.

The Greek developed three architectural systems called orders. They were:

Shallow grooves running vertically along a column are called:

This is an example of the _____________ order of architecture: