What uniquely Roman contribution to the freestanding, colossal column is exemplified by Trajan's Column?
A) its winding staircase
B) its narrative frieze
C) its construction from a single block of material
D) its use of concrete

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Trajan's Column is a freestanding, colossal column with a narrative frieze that spirals up the shaft, depicting Trajan's military campaigns. This is a uniquely Roman contribution to the free-standing, colossal column, as earlier columns, such as the Greek columns, did not typically contain any narrative friezes.

What Uniquely Roman Contribution to the Freestanding, Colossal Column Is