| A | B |
| Circus Maximus | race track of Rome for chariot racing |
| auriga | charioteer(driver of a chariot) |
| colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater) | double-theater for gladiatorial combats, executions,mock sea-battles |
| gladiator | armed fighter trained to fight to the death |
| theatrum (theater) | semi-circular used for plays |
| thermae | public baths containing various pools, gym, library |
| Doric order capital | simple and strong looking;least ornamented |
| Ionic order capital | has volutes on capitals (scrolls) |
| Corinthian order capital | most ornate; features acanthus leaves; |
| Pantheon | temple in Rome dedicated to All the gods;features domed roof w/oculus |
| templum (temple) | place where gods were worshipped |
| arch | semi-circular building technique to open up solid walls |
| aqueduct | structure of pipes and bridges to carry water into cities |
| dome | rounded roof;e.g. Pantheon, Nero's golden house |
| fresco | painting done in wet plaster |
| mosaic | flat tiles used to create a picture |