The Romans' ingenious use of _______________ was instrumental in the construction of the great cathedrals of Europe 1,000 years later.

Question

A. the arch and key stoning
B. concrete
C. entablatures
D. columns

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. the arch and key stoning.

While concrete was an important material in Roman architecture, the specific mention of "the arch and key stoning" highlights a crucial architectural innovation by the Romans that significantly influenced the design of cathedrals and other structures in the Gothic style that emerged 1,000 years later.