Roman and Greek Architecture

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Across
  1. 1. A large public Roman building used for meetings and gatherings, later influencing the design of Christian churches.
  2. 4. A massive Roman amphitheater used for public events, showcasing Roman engineering with arches and concrete.
  3. 6. A row of columns surrounding a courtyard or building, common in both Greek and Roman architecture.
  4. 11. The most decorative Greek column style, featuring an elaborate capital with carvings of leaves and flowers.
  5. 12. A decorative horizontal band, often carved, found on Greek and Roman buildings, just above the columns.
  6. 13. A building used for religious worship, central to Greek and Roman architecture, often with grand columns and pediments.
  7. 14. A vertical support structure, often cylindrical, used to hold up buildings, common in both Greek and Roman architecture.
  8. 15. A curved structure used to support weight, first widely used by the Romans for bridges and large buildings.
Down
  1. 2. A Roman bridge-like structure used to carry water over long distances using arches and gravity.
  2. 3. A round, curved roof, perfected by the Romans, seen in buildings like the Pantheon.
  3. 5. The triangular upper part of the front of a building, commonly found above Greek and Roman temples.
  4. 6. A Roman temple with a large dome, dedicated to all the gods, famous for its architectural innovation.
  5. 7. A Greek column style with a scroll-like design on its capital, more elegant than Doric columns.
  6. 8. The simplest and sturdiest style of Greek column, with a plain, unadorned capital (top).
  7. 9. The top part of a column, often decorated in Greek and Roman architecture.
  8. 10. An arched ceiling or roof made from a series of arches, commonly used in Roman architecture.