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The Flavian Amphitheater became commonly known as the Colosseum because of the...
huge crowds that could be accommodated within the structure
important name of the wealthy family that financed its construction
massive hill that was excavated to prepare the site
monumental statue of an emperor that stood nearby
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Douglas Question: What is meant by the imagery of this fresco found at the House of the Vettii?
Depictions of daily life in Pompeii
Mythological and erotic scenes
Portraits of the Vettii family members
Scenes of Roman military conquests
3
What was one advantage of using a wooden roof in the construction of Santa Sabina in Rome?
It allowed for more intricate mosaics on the ceiling.
It enabled the use of wider columns to support the structure.
It allowed for thinner walls which allowed more open space for worshippers
It created an acoustically sound space ideal for large gatherings.
4
The end point of a church where the altar is
Apse
Barrel vault
Atrium
Nave
5
Attribute this portrait to the time period it was made?
Late Imperial Rome
Hellenistic Greece
High Empire Rome
Republic Rome
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Which visual feature in the House of the Vettii was primarily intended to reflect the status and power of its owners?
The elaborate frescoes that cover the walls
The marble flooring
The open-air compluvium
The large central courtyard
7
This architectural features is defined as a large axially planned building with a nave, side aisles, and apses.
Apse
Basilica
Atrium
Impluvium
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This describes the central open space in a Roman house, often featuring a shallow pool designed to collect rainwater
Barrel vault
Nave
Impluvium
Atrium
9
The Greeks celebrated nudity in their art, the Romans were particularly interested in which of the following artistic...
Mythological idealism
Depictions of only young, athletic figures
Realism, especially in portraiture
Symbolic abstraction
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This formal characteristic of the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus reflects the artist’s preference for this composition
Balanced, symmetrical arrangement of figures
Smooth, uncluttered background emphasizing negative space
Crowded surface with overlapping figures, demonstrating barbaric aesthetics
Use of delicate, individual portraits with distinct expressions
11
A Roman wall painting characterized by the imitation of marble panels on the walls
Concrete
Incrustation
Trompe l’oeil
Tesserae
12
Which of the following statements about the Catacomb of Priscilla is NOT true?
It served as a burial place for Christians who faced persecution in Rome.
It primarily housed the remains of wealthy pagan Roman citizens.
Attracted poor followers with the Christian promise of an afterlife for all
It was named after Priscilla, who donated the land for her family’s burial.
13
This architectural feature is used at the Markets at the Trajan Forum.
Fan vault
Groin vault
Barrel vault
Perpendicular vault
14
Alexander Mosaic depicts a moment in the conflict between the Greeks and Persians. What is the historical significance
It depicts the founding of Alexandria as a center of Greek culture.
Shows the Persians’ victory, symbolizing their dominance over Greek forces.
Alexander's peace treaty with Persia, which united their empires
Pivotal victory that shifted power from Persia to Greece
15
The facade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that
statues of famous athletes were originally displayed to attract crowds
different architectural columns were used to distinguish each level
fences were incorporated as an early form of crowd control
spolia was included to celebrate the victories of the Roman army
16
The Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus depicts the Romans in combat against which group of people?
Persians
Egyptians
Carthaginians
Goths
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The depiction of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child in the Catacombs of Priscilla is significant because
It emphasizes the political power of Christianity in the late Roman Empire
It reflects a cultural adaptation of Roman portraiture in religious spaces
It represents the earliest visual examples of Mary in Christian art
It marks the transition from pagan to Christian iconography
