The term Roman-like was adopted to describe the architecture of the Romanesque period because it relied on elements of Roman architecture such as ____.

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The Romanesque style relied heavily on the use of groin vaults, which were also used in ancient Roman architecture. Groin vaults are formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults, creating a square or rectangle shape. The other options, ionic capitals, pumpkin domes, and timber ceilings, do not represent key Roman architectural elements used in the Romanesque period.

The Term Roman-Like Was Adopted to Describe the Architecture of the Romanesque