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Ancient Roman Architecture
Directions: Read each statement carefully. On the line provided, write true if the
statement is true or false if the statement is not true.
1. Romans quickly adapted their own styles and were soon inspiring the
architecture of other countries. __________
2. The Roman Forum was made of stone and shaped like a square. __________
3. One of the most important additions that the Romans brought to
architecture was the house. __________
4. Many Roman houses had pipes that carried water into the home.
__________
5. Many Roman temples used columns seen in Greek structures. __________
6. Wealthier families built their houses around bathhouses. __________
7. Rome contained many buildings that were similar to apartment complexes of
today. __________
8. Another name for a bathhouse is a Thermae. __________
9. Amphitheaters were typically shaped like large rectangles. __________
10. The atrium served as a type of Town Square where elections, public
speeches, and trials were conducted. __________
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Answer Key
Ancient Roman Architecture
Directions: Read each statement carefully. On the line provided, write true if the
statement is true or false if the statement is not true.
1. Romans quickly adapted their own styles and were soon inspiring the
architecture of other countries. true
2. The Roman Forum was made of stone and shaped like a square. false
3. One of the most important additions that the Romans brought to
architecture was the house. false
4. Many Roman houses had pipes that carried water into the home. true
5. Many Roman temples used columns seen in Greek structures. true
6. Wealthier families built their houses around bathhouses. false
7. Rome contained many buildings that were similar to apartment complexes of
today. true
8. Another name for a bathhouse is a Thermae. true
9. Amphitheaters were typically shaped like large rectangles. false
10. The atrium served as a type of Town Square where elections, public
speeches, and trials were conducted. false
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