Which statement best describes the Rome's distinctive contribution to architecture?
A) built classical temples on a massive scale
B) showed great originality in sculptural decoration
C) invented post-and-lintel construction
D) developed the arch as a flexible form

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Rome developed the arch as a flexible form and used it extensively in their architecture, allowing for more expansive and grandiose designs. The invention of the arch was a significant advancement in architectural construction that allowed for the creation of larger and more complex structures, such as the Colosseum and aqueducts.

Which Statement Best Describes the Rome's Distinctive Contribution to Architecture