In addition to their use of the arch, the Romans developed the architectural feature of the dome. The most beautiful domed monument from ancient times is the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­___________, a temple dedicated to all of the Roman gods and goddesses.

a. Parthenon
b. Pantheon
c. Acropolis
d. Arch of Constantine
e. The Great Stupa


b. Pantheon

a. Incorrect. The Parthenon is not a domed building.
b. Correct. The Pantheon is the most beautiful domed monument of the ancient world.
c. Incorrect. The Acropolis is not a domed building.
d. Incorrect. The Arch of Constantine is not a domed building.
e. Incorrect. The Great Stupa is not a temple to all the gods, it is a structure designed for Buddhist meditation.

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