Citing examples, discuss what the Roman Empire valued based on the commemorative nature of the architecture

What will be an ideal response?


Essay responses should include these points:
· To commemorate Rome's greatness, monuments and triumphal arches were constructed as a show of the power of Rome.
· The expanse of the empire was shown through arches, such as Arch of Titus.
· Like the Colosseum, amphitheaters were constructed to bolster the popularity of leaders and keep the masses entertained.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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True or False

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