Question 1

How does the equestrian portrait of Marcus Aurelius convey the power of the emperor?

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Question 2

Who or what is Mithras?

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Question 3

What are characteristics of concrete and what effect did it have upon building design?

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Question 4

How does eclecticism describe the Republican Temple of Fortuna Virilis,Rome?

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Question 5

Which famous Roman building included all of the following features: barrel vaults,groin vaults,and a central dome over an eight-sided room.

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The Pantheon includes all of the listed features: barrel vaults, groin vaults, and a central dome over an eight-sided room.

Question 6

How did the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia at Palestrina reflect Roman architectural design and expression?

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Question 7

How does a vault differ from a post-and-lintel system?

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Question 8

Coffering was a useful architectural device in that it performed what function?

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Coffering was used to lighten the weight of a dome or arch by creating a series of sunken panels in a ceiling or vault. This reduced the amount of material needed and made the structure more stable.

Question 9

The figures from the frieze of the Villa of Mysteries are thought to depict an initiation into which of the following?

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The figures in the frieze of the Villa of Mysteries are thought to depict an initiation into the cult of Dionysus, which was a mystery religion centered around the god of wine and ecstasy. The scenes on the frieze include depictions of Dionysian rituals and symbolism, such as ivy leaves and vines.

Question 10

How did the Pax Augusta (Augustan Peace)or Pax Romana affect Roman construction in the Mediterranean?

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Question 11

The reliefs on the Column of Trajan are not a reliable chronological account of the Dacian campaigns;however,they do present an accurate record of the general character of the campaigns.Which of the following also describes this narrative?

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The statement mentions that the reliefs present an accurate record of the general character of the campaigns, which suggests that the narrative is not biased against the Dacians. Additionally, the statement mentions that the reliefs are not a reliable chronological account, so it is unlikely that they would only show Trajan without any active battles. Therefore, it is most likely that the Dacians were depicted respectfully and their skills as warriors were acknowledged. Option A is incorrect because it states that the Dacians were depicted as insignificant with poor military skills, which does not align with the statement that the reliefs present an accurate record. Option C is also not a good choice because it contradicts the statement since it suggests that no active battles were shown.

Question 12

In contrast to a Greek temple,Roman temples usually were _______________.

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Roman temples were usually pseudo-peripteral, meaning they had engaged columns or pilasters instead of a full colonnade that surrounded the entire building, like a Greek temple. Roman temples were also known for their use of arches and vaults, which were not typical in Greek architecture. A is incorrect because a stylobate is a feature common to both Greek and Roman temples. B and D are incorrect because they do not describe a typical feature of Roman temples.

Question 13

What is a groin vault?

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Question 14

How did influences from Christianity and eastern religions affect Roman funerary practices?

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Question 15

Christianity was recognized as the official religion of Rome in the early fourth century CE by which of the following?

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Christianity was recognized as the official religion of Rome in the early fourth century CE by Constantine, who issued the Edict of Milan in 313 CE allowing for religious tolerance and eventually converted to Christianity himself.

Question 16

Which style of wall painting was least characteristic of Roman wall painting?

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While the Romans did use architectural frames, illusionism, and eclecticism in their wall paintings, they did not use mathematical linear perspective. Linear perspective was developed during the Italian Renaissance, centuries after the decline of the Roman Empire.

Question 17

How do the portraits of Livia reflect Classical Greek sculpture?

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Question 18

The palace at Tivoli was constructed for which of the following emperors?

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The palace at Tivoli, also known as Villa Adriana, was constructed for Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD.

Question 19

What is atmospheric perspective?

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Question 20

How did Augustus change the purpose of portrait sculpture?

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Quiz 7: The Roman Empire