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Ancient Roman Buildings

These are notable items of Roman architecture. Can you name them all?
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used for gladiatorial contests and public displays
amphitheatre
venue for chariot races, horse races, and performances that commemorated important events of the empire (e.g. naval battles)
circus
semi-circular building that hosted events such as plays, pantomimes and orations
theatre
a public square or marketplace used for judicial and other business
forum
a large public building where business or legal matters could be transacted
basilica
a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top
obelisk
a popular facility for public bathing, exercising and socializing
thermae
a building devoted to the worship of a god or gods
temple
a type of public warehouse
horreum
built around the Mediterranean and the coasts of the empire
lighthouse
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brought water from distant sources into cities and towns
aqueduct
freshwater reservoirs were commonly set up at the termini of the above
cistern
multi-story apartment blocks
insula
a wealthy family's house in a town
domus
a country house built for the upper class
villa
the most important part of the house, where guests and clients were greeted
atrium
a shallow rectangular sunken portion of the above used to gather rainwater
impluvium
a continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding a courtyard
peristyle
a system of underfloor heating
hypocaust
a decoration made of colourful chips of stone inserted into cement
mosaic
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