If asked to illustrate the Roman genius for creating lavish architectural interiors as a setting for recreation and pleasure, which of these structures would you most plausibly cite?
a. Baths of Caracalla
b. Pont du Gard
c. Colosseum
d. Temple of Portunus
Answer: a
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