Question

1. Which statement best describes differences in the Great Hypostyle Hall and the Pantheon?

One was dedicated to the gods; the other was dedicated to the emperor and his family.

One has columns inspired by plant forms; the other has columns inspired by animal forms.

One uses post-and-lintel construction; the other is made of poured concrete.


2. Which statement best describes how Greek architecture inspired Roman architects?

The Romans borrowed the form of the dome from Greek architecture.

Like Greek architecture, Roman buildings often made use of pediments and columns.

The Romans learned to use concrete from the Greeks.

Please explain or show proof of your answer!

Answer 1

Answer:

1. One uses post-and-lintel construction; the other is made of poured concrete.

2. Like Greek architecture, Roman buildings often made use of pediments and columns.

Explanation:

1. One uses post-and-lintel construction; the other is made of poured concrete.

The Great hypo-style Hall is situated within the Karnak temple complex, in the Precinct of Amon-Re. The hall is one of the most visited monuments in Ancient Egypt. This hall was built by Pharaoh Seti 1 around 1250 BC 19th. The Great hypostyle Hall uses post and lintel construction  

The name Pantheon is a Greek adjective which means “Honor all Gods. The Pantheon temple is a former Roman temple that is now a church in Rome, Italy was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus. The Pantheon is made of poured concrete

The major difference between them is one uses post-and-lintel construction while the other is made of poured concrete.

2. Like Greek architecture, Roman buildings often made use of pediments and columns.

The Greek architecture refers to the architecture of the Greek-speaking peoples who occupied the Greek mainland, the islands of the Aegean Sea, the Greek colonies in Ionia (coastal Asia Minor), and Magna Graecia (Greek colonies in Italy and Sicily). The Greek-speaking people use columns and pediments in deigning their architectural work.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. One uses post-and-lintel construction; the other is made of poured concrete. 2. Like Greek architecture, Roman buildings often made use of pediments and columns.

Explanation:

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