Pantheon, Rome

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Piazza della Rotonda, Rome, Italy
2. What is the year of completion?Circa 126 AD
3. What is the Pantheon in Rome?It is an ancient Roman building with a huge dome and a hole in its roof called the oculus. It was built by Emperor Hadrian around 126 AD and is still standing today.
4. Why does the Pantheon have a hole in its roof?The hole, the oculus, lets natural light into the inside and helps keep the dome from breaking by relieving stress at the top.

Rotunda: A circular architectural space, typically covered by a dome.
Oculus: A circular opening in the center of a dome or at the apex of a vault.
Coffers: Recessed panels in the interior surface of a dome or vault, used for decoration and to reduce weight.
Pozzolanic Concrete: A durable type of concrete made with volcanic ash, characteristic of Roman construction.