Question 1

Which of the following sculptures was done on a colossal scale?&#10;A) Augustus of Primaporta&#10;B) Constantine the Great&#10;C) Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius&#10;D) Philippus the Arab

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The sculpture of Constantine the Great was done on a colossal scale, with parts of the statue, such as the head, hands, and limbs, being significantly larger than life-size. This was intended to convey the emperor's power and divine nature.

Question 2

4. Realistic painted portraits in encaustic have been found in which part of the Roman Empire?&#10;A) Egypt&#10;B) Tuscany&#10;C) Jordan&#10;D) Algeria

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Realistic painted portraits in encaustic have been found in Egypt as the Egyptians were the first to develop the technique of encaustic painting.

Question 3

The temporary wooden scaffold over which Roman arches were constructed is called&#10;A) Centering&#10;B) Post and lintel&#10;C) Voussoir&#10;D) Groin

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The temporary wooden scaffold over which Roman arches were constructed is called centering. The centering was used to hold the stones or bricks in place until the arch was complete, and then it could be removed.

Question 4

What is the term for the round extension at the end of the Roman basilica hall?&#10;A) Apse&#10;B) Atrium&#10;C) Cella&#10;D) Narthex

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The round extension at the end of the Roman basilica hall is called the apse. The term "apse" comes from the Latin word "apsis," which means "arch" or "vault." The apse was a common feature in early Christian churches and was typically used as the location for the altar.

Question 5

The choice of which material in the Portrait Group of Tetrarchs speaks to imperial power?&#10;A) Porphyry&#10;B) Marble&#10;C) Lapis lazuli&#10;D) Gold

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Porphyry was a rare and expensive purple-red stone that was quarried from only one location in Egypt, making it a highly prized material. It was traditionally associated with imperial power and was used in the construction of many imperial buildings and monuments. The use of porphyry in the Portrait Group of Tetrarchs would have been a deliberate choice to signify the power and authority of the ruling four tetrarchs.

Question 6

Ancestral death masks led to the development of what?&#10;A) Narrative reliefs&#10;B) Portrait sculpture&#10;C) Wall mosaics&#10;D) The triumphal arch

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Ancestral death masks were often used as models for portrait sculpture, leading to the development of this art form.

Question 7

Which is true of the Colosseum?&#10;A) It was covered with a huge barrel vault.&#10;B) It was covered with a huge dome.&#10;C) It used primarily post-and-lintel construction.&#10;D) It had decorative engaged columns and pilasters on its facade.

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The Colosseum had decorative engaged columns and pilasters on its facade, which can still be seen today despite damage from earthquakes and centuries of looting. It did not have a barrel vault or dome covering and used a combination of arches and post-and-lintel construction.

Question 8

The square or rectangular market and meeting place in the heart of Roman cities and towns was called the:&#10;A) forum&#10;B) basilica&#10;C) apse&#10;D) agora

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The forum was a central space in Roman cities and towns where people would gather for meetings, commerce, and other activities. It was typically a square or rectangular shape and surrounded by important buildings such as temples, law courts, and government offices. The basilica was also an important building in Roman architecture, but it was typically a large hall used for commerce and legal proceedings. The apse refers to a semicircular recess in a building, often used in religious architecture. The agora was a similar public gathering space in ancient Greek cities.

Question 9

The Pantheon remains entirely as it existed in antiquity.

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While much of the Pantheon's original structure still exists, there have been additions and alterations made to the building over time. For example, the bronze ceiling panels were removed and replaced with concrete in the 7th century, and the entrance was modified in the 17th century.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT Roman?&#10;A) widespread use of concrete&#10;B) widespread use of vaults&#10;C) The Parthenon&#10;D) The Pantheon

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The Parthenon is a Greek building located in Athens, and is not a Roman building.

Question 11

The Column of Trajan was an isolated monument, independent of any of the Roman imperial fora in Rome.

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Question 12

Which is true of the Pantheon?&#10;A) It was a form of basilica.&#10;B) It supported a dome with pendentives.&#10;C) It had an apse on each end.&#10;D) It had a dome atop a drum.

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Question 13

Which of the following civilizations produced realistic portrait sculpture?&#10;A) Hellenistic&#10;B) Roman&#10;C) Byzantine&#10;D) Archaic Greek

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Question 14

Which civilization first made widespread use of concrete as a building material?&#10;A) Early Christian&#10;B) Greek&#10;C) Egyptian&#10;D) Roman

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Question 15

What does the Column of Trajan illustrate?&#10;A) Emperor Trajan's life story, from birth until death&#10;B) Emperor Trajan's military career, from his early political career until his death&#10;C) The Roman military campaigns against the Dacians&#10;D) The Roman victory in the Olympic games against the Greeks

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Question 16

Roman architecture is found in Rome and in the areas of the Roman provinces.

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Question 17

Which emperor wrote the Meditations, a work imbued with ideas and ideals of Stoic philosophy?&#10;A) Marcus Aurelius&#10;B) Julius Caesar&#10;C) Octavian Augustus&#10;D) Constantine

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Question 18

What structures were used in Roman civilization for the transport of water over long distances?&#10;A) aqueducts&#10;B) basilicas&#10;C) oculi&#10;D) excedrae

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Question 19

In what ways was the Theater of Pompey similar to its Greek forebears?&#10;A) It had sloping banks of seats in a semicircle&#10;B) It was nestled into a preexisting hillside&#10;C) It was made of concrete&#10;D) It was a true half circle

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Question 20

Which of the following does NOT result from the arch?&#10;A) Apse&#10;B) groin vault&#10;C) barrel vault&#10;D) lintel

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Question 21

Discuss different forms of illusion found in Roman murals.

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Question 22

The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius caused considerable damage to the architecture in the Roman forum.

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Question 23

Compare the representation of the individual in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art. What and who is (and is not) valued in each culture?

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Question 24

How did the scope of the Roman architectural needs differ from that of the Greeks?

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Question 25

What was Greece's impact on Roman sculpture? What forms of Roman sculpture were uniquely Roman?

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Question 26

What are the two most significant contributions to architecture made by the Romans? Why are these significant?

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Question 27

How did the Greeks and Etruscans influence Roman architecture?

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Question 28

How do you a see lasting impact of ancient Rome in contemporary culture?

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Deck 7: Roman Art