Question 1

Useful in Roman engineering,____________ was a silicate that functioned as a natural,fast-drying cement.

Accepted Answer

pozzolana

Question 2

A hemispherical structure that can be understood as an arch rotated 180 degrees on its axis is a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

dome

Question 3

Related to the philosophical outlook of Aristotle,Hellenistic art places an emphasis on ____________ and ____________ naturalism.

Accepted Answer

dramatic; emotional

Question 4

The Temple of Portunus is not truly peripteral.

Accepted Answer

The Temple of Portunus has columns only in the front, which makes it pseudoperipteral, not peripteral. A peripteral temple would have columns surrounding the entire structure.

Question 5

The planned urban centers of Mesoamerica had streets and buildings that were oriented ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The planned urban centers of Mesoamerica had...

Question 6

The Pantheon was commissioned by:
A) Julius Caesar.
B) Constantine.
C) Emperor Hadrian.
D) Tacitus.
E) none of these.

Accepted Answer

The Pantheon was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian in 118 AD.

Question 7

The Bacchic Mysteries from Pompeii is one of the first examples of a painted wall decoration integrated with the physical space and architecture of its setting; this is called a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Bacchic Mysteries from Pompeii is one...

Question 8

The discovery of the burial pits at Pazyryk was significant because the mounds contained examples of ancient art in materials that are seldom preserved.

Accepted Answer

The discovery of the burial pits at Pazyryk was significant because they contained examples of ancient art in materials that are rarely preserved, including textiles, wooden objects and even tattoos on human remains.

Question 9

Among the most significant of all Roman artistic accomplishments is the Empire's use of the architectural device(s) of:
A) concrete.
B) the vault.
C) the arch.
D) all of these.
E) none of these.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D) all of these. The Roman Empire's use of concrete, the vault, and the arch were all significant architectural devices that allowed for the construction of massive public works such as aqueducts, amphitheaters, and triumphal arches. The use of concrete allowed for the construction of durable and strong buildings, while the vault and arch allowed for the creation of large open spaces and domes that could be used for a variety of purposes. These architectural achievements have influenced Western architecture and engineering to this day.

Question 10

The Flavian Amphitheater was built to reassure the Romans that:
A) the cruelty of Nero had ended.
B) Christians would be human sacrifices.
C) gladiators could defeat slaves.
D) all of these.
E) none of these.

Accepted Answer

The Flavian Amphitheater, also known as the Colosseum, was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian and completed by his son Titus. It was built after the reign of the cruel Emperor Nero and was meant to serve as a symbol of the end of his tyrannical rule. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choices B and C are not relevant to the purpose of the Flavian Amphitheater.

Question 11

In its later stage,the Dongson culture is identified as the first unified kingdom of Vietnam with:
A) a ruling royal dynasty.
B) a capital city.
C) a professional administrative class.
D) all of these.
E) none of these.

Accepted Answer

The Dongson culture is considered the first unified kingdom of Vietnam, which implies the presence of a ruling royal dynasty, a capital city, and a professional administrative class in order to govern the kingdom efficiently. Therefore, all of these options are correct.

Question 12

____________ is a wooden support structure upon which arches and vaults are constructed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is a wooden support structure upon...

Question 13

The intersection at right angles of two tunnel vaults is a called:
A) an angular vault.
B) a pendentive.
C) a groin vault.
D) all of these.
E) none of these.

Accepted Answer

The intersection at right angles of two tunnel vaults is called a groin vault. Choice A, an angular vault, is not a commonly used term. Choice B, a pendentive, is a structure used in dome construction, not in tunnel vaults. Choice D, all of these, is not correct as only C is the correct answer. Choice E, none of these, is not correct as C is the correct answer.

Question 14

The recessed panels that decorate the interior of a vault are termed ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The recessed panels that decorate the interior...

Question 15

Roman middle- and upper-class houses followed a regular plan dominated by a(n) ____________,or open courtyard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Roman middle- and upper-class houses followed a...

Question 16

At Teotihuacán,the builders used ____________ as a temple base.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At Teotihuacán,the builders used ____________ as a...

Question 17

A Buddhist stupa,like the Great Stupa at Sanchi,acts to:
A) be the symbol of nirvana.
B) commemorate a sacred place.
C) be a monumental burial mound.
D) be the center of a Buddhist religious compound.
E) all of these.

Accepted Answer

A Buddhist stupa, like the Great Stupa at Sanchi, plays multiple roles. It is a symbol of Nirvana, commemorates a sacred place, serves as a monumental burial mound, and is the center of a Buddhist religious compound. Thus, the best choice is E - all of these.

Question 18

Teotihuacán was a city of temples dominated by:
A) a vast amphitheater.
B) a domed rotunda.
C) two altars, each atop a pyramid.
D) all of these.
E) none of these.

Accepted Answer

Teotihuacán was dominated by two prominent temples, each having an altar at its top and situated on a pyramid. This is evident through the archaeological remains and is a well-known aspect of Teotihuacán's architecture. There is no evidence of an amphitheater or a domed rotunda dominating the city.

Question 19

The pseudo-peripteral Temple of Portunus in Rome reveals the Romans' lack of interest in:
A) the interior space.
B) the aesthetic unity of Greek temples.
C) engaged columns.
D) all of these.
E) none of these.

Accepted Answer

The Temple of Portunus shows the Romans' adaptation of Greek temple design, but they were less concerned with maintaining the aesthetic unity of Greek temples, as seen in their use of engaged columns and emphasis on the exterior.

Question 20

The scenes depicted on the Flying Banner found in Lady Dai's Han Dynasty Tomb near Changsha,China represent the passage of the souls of the dead to the realm of the immortals.

Accepted Answer

This is a correct statement, as the scenes on the Flying Banner generally depict figures ascending to the heavens and interacting with celestial beings, which suggests a belief in the afterlife and a journey of the soul beyond death.

Quiz 4: Later Ancient Art

Useful in Roman engineering,____________ was a silicate that functioned as a natural,fast-drying cement.

A hemispherical structure that can be understood as an arch rotated 180 degrees on its axis is a(n) ____________.

Related to the philosophical outlook of Aristotle,Hellenistic art places an emphasis on and naturalism.

The Temple of Portunus is not truly peripteral.

The planned urban centers of Mesoamerica had streets and buildings that were oriented ____________.

The Pantheon was commissioned by:

The Bacchic Mysteries from Pompeii is one of the first examples of a painted wall decoration integrated with the physical space and architecture of its setting; this is called a(n) ____________.

The discovery of the burial pits at Pazyryk was significant because the mounds contained examples of ancient art in materials that are seldom preserved.

Among the most significant of all Roman artistic accomplishments is the Empire's use of the architectural device(s) of:

The Flavian Amphitheater was built to reassure the Romans that:

In its later stage,the Dongson culture is identified as the first unified kingdom of Vietnam with:

____________ is a wooden support structure upon which arches and vaults are constructed.

The intersection at right angles of two tunnel vaults is a called:

The recessed panels that decorate the interior of a vault are termed ____________.

Roman middle- and upper-class houses followed a regular plan dominated by a(n) ____________,or open courtyard.

At Teotihuacán,the builders used ____________ as a temple base.

A Buddhist stupa,like the Great Stupa at Sanchi,acts to:

Teotihuacán was a city of temples dominated by:

The pseudo-peripteral Temple of Portunus in Rome reveals the Romans' lack of interest in:

The scenes depicted on the Flying Banner found in Lady Dai's Han Dynasty Tomb near Changsha,China represent the passage of the souls of the dead to the realm of the immortals.