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Exam 3 #2
History of Architecture and Urban Form
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Business
Undergraduate 2
11/30/2009

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Term
Why did the Romans have issues being Republic?
Definition
*Took forever to get things done
*Runing Army and protecting territory needed a commandor in cheif.
Term
Who was the first Julius Gaius Caesar?
Definition
He was the commander in cheif but was named Dictator. Made dictator a lifetime job.
Term
When Caesar died who took his place?
Definition
Augustus became the first emperor of Republic
Term
All _____ lead to ____.
Definition
All roads lead to Rome.
Term
Via is latin for ______.
Definition
Via is latin for street.
Term
Names of 3 Roman Roads?
Definition
1. Via Appia
2. Via Flamina
3. Via Aurella
Term
(True or False) Romans thrived as problem solvers.
Definition
True
Term
(True or False)Rome did not try to conquer world.
Definition
False-Rome did try to conquer world.
Term
Romans were ___________, looked at life as How can i make this work me?
Definition
pragnomists
Term
__________ linked Rome together.
Definition
Infrustructure
Term
3 reasons Rome troubled with roads
Definition
1. Military=military can move faster
2. Commercial=now can trade and move products from conquered countries
3. Political=building roads created jobs (moves money in economy)
Term
Ancient Roman Aquaduct
1. Utilitas:
2. Firmitas:
3. Venustas:
Definition
1. Utilitas: transport water
2. Firmitas: the arch (structure)
3. Venustas: Balance, Harmony and Rythm
Term
(True or False) Romans didnt come up with arch, they exploited it.
Definition
True
Term
What was the source for the aquaducts?
Definition
Snow in the mountains melted into lakes, aquaducts carried water to city.
Term
Ancient Roman Bridges
1. Utilitas:
2. Firmitas:
3. Venustas:
Definition
Ancient Roman Bridges
1. Utilitas: transport people, goods and services (military)
2. Firmitas: the arch
3. Venustas: beauty
Term
Ancient Roman Triumphal Arch
1. Symbol of _____ and _________
2. _______ and __________ to a special place
3. Narritive depictions for __________ and ________
Definition
Ancient Roman Triumphal Arch
1. Symbol of power and dominance
2. gateway and transition to a special place
3. Narritive depictions for propaganda and prestige
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