The peristyle court of the House of the Vetti was used as a

private garden with fountains or a pool

Allegorical imagery on the cuirass (breastplate) of Augustus of Primaporta serves the function

alluding to the emperor's reign of peace and prosperity

Enhance the power of its patron, the Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century CE w the goal

replacing an earlier church that was destroyed during a riot

Use of typology in the imagery of Catacomb of Pricilla is used to establish connection between

Old Testament stories and the life of Christ

The sculpture shown can be attributed to the

Romans; high degree of verisimilitude in ancestral portraits

The Pantheon appears to differ from the Parthenon in that it

evidently was dedicated to multiple gods

Which of the following features of the Colosseum most clearly demonstrates Greek Architecture

the architectural orders of the engaged columns

Augustus of Primaporta and the Palette of Narmer are similar in that they both

highlight aspects of divinity; ruler known for his conquests

reliefs on the Column of Trajan were meant to be viewed not only from the ground but also from

two libraries located on each side

Column of Trajan was part of a larger forum designed to commemorate the

Dacians Wars in present-day Romania

In addition to being strategically located on trade routes; site of Petra was also chosen bc

situated in easily defended terrain

Church of San Vitale at Raveena and the Church of Santa Sabina are similar in that they both

were decorated w mosaics to imbue ea space w a sense of awe

The Purplish vellum used in the Vienna Genesis is an indication that the manuscript was

meant to be luxurious possession for an imperial patron

The animated informal poses and gestures of the figures depicted work is most similar to

Etruscan Tomb of the Triclinium

An innovative feature of the Hagia Sophia the introduction of pendentives used to

support the load or weight of the structure's dome

Politically crafted piece of propaganda Augusta of Primaporta employs all the following except

scenes of soldiers preparing efficiently for war

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1
The peristyle court of the House of the Vetti was used as a
public gathering area of merchants and customers
private garden with fountains or a pool
domestic space for washing and cooking
site reserved to honor family ancestors
2
The shape of the Sarcophagus of the Spouses resembles that of a
miniature house
Banqueting couch
family altar
treasure chest
3
Allegorical imagery on the cuirass (breastplate) of Augustus of Primaporta serves the function
illustrating a narrative that cautions against hubris
emphasizing a need for preparation and strategy for war
Highlighting man's struggle between reason and passion
alluding to the emperor's reign of peace and prosperity
4
Enhance the power of its patron, the Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century CE w the goal
replacing an earlier church that was destroyed during a riot
marking the spot where a sacred event occurred on a mountain
accommodating the growth of monasticism throughout the East
strengthening the presence of Islamic rule in western Europe
5
Use of typology in the imagery of Catacomb of Pricilla is used to establish connection between
Old Testament stories and the life of Christ
Christian traditions and Islamic practices
Roman gods and Christian beliefs
Greek mythology and biblical narratives
6
The sculpture shown can be attributed to the
Greeks; of how they often idealized images of philosophers
Romans; their tradition of depicting deities w realism
Greeks; of how it elicits a sense of pathos in depicting age
Romans; high degree of verisimilitude in ancestral portraits
7
Which of the following was the practice of funerary meal known as a refrigerium accommodated
Santa Sanbina
Pantheon
catacomb of Priscilla
Basilica Ulipia
8
2 features enabling; Colosseum to be freestanding so that it can impress viewers w grandeur are
arches and flying buttresses
concrete and groin vaulting
concrete and coffered ceilings
arches and elevated podia
9
The Pantheon appears to differ from the Parthenon in that it
was designed using post-and lintel construction
evidently was dedicated to multiple gods
apparently commemorated a victorious battle
contained a cella that had only one single entrance
10
Early Christian churches/basilicas were influenced their design; nave & apse on that of Roman
public bath
sacred temple
private home
law court
11
Figures w their hands raised at Catacomb Priscilla; indications catacombs not only bury but
the faithful engaged in prayer
worshippers partook communion
devotees practiced animal sacrifice
the young were taught religious beliefs
12
Which of the following features of the Colosseum most clearly demonstrates Greek Architecture
the use of arch construction surrounding the building
a large attic displayed over multiple arcaded storier
the architectural orders of the engaged columns
the use of vaulting to support a freestanding structure
13
Augustus of Primaporta differs fr earlier heads of patricians in that the emperor is more
realistic
naturalistic
idealized
stylized
14
Augustus of Primaporta and the Palette of Narmer are similar in that they both
depict scenes of battle; highlight bravery heroic leaders
were placed in temples to serve; votive offerings to gods
highlight aspects of divinity; ruler known for his conquests
were used to commemorate the death of a figure authority
15
reliefs on the Column of Trajan were meant to be viewed not only from the ground but also from
two libraries located on each side
a marketplace with multiple levels
an audience hall with a huge stairway
a wall citadel situated nearrby
16
Column of Trajan was part of a larger forum designed to commemorate the
longevity of the Roman Pax Romana
defeat of those who led the Nika Revolt
Battles of Issus against the Persians
Dacians Wars in present-day Romania
17
In addition to being strategically located on trade routes; site of Petra was also chosen bc
located on the boarder on two empires
accessible to two well-traveled rivers
situated in easily defended terrain
surrounded by fertile valleys and fields
18
Church of San Vitale at Raveena and the Church of Santa Sabina are similar in that they both
centrally planned structures designed; movement of pilgrims
functioned; mausoleums to house; remains of bishops & kings
were used as private chapels for the wealthy and privileged
were decorated w mosaics to imbue ea space w a sense of awe
19
The Purplish vellum used in the Vienna Genesis is an indication that the manuscript was
related to traditional mortuary or funerary practices
affordable and widely accessible at the time of its creation
meant to be luxurious possession for an imperial patron
created outside of the empire w materials fr remote location
20
The animated informal poses and gestures of the figures depicted work is most similar to
Early Christian Vienna Genesis
Roman House of the Vetti
Etruscan Tomb of the Triclinium
Egyptian Judgement of Hunefer
21
An innovative feature of the Hagia Sophia the introduction of pendentives used to
support the load or weight of the structure's dome
store relics that pilgrims came in droves to venerate
house additional worshippers in a second story gallery
allow for large areas of glass windows side aisles
22
Punishment of Pentheus at the Vetti; possibly meant to reference the Vettii Brothers
skill as military strategists
pious roles as priestly scribes
illegitimate birth from slave girls
occupation as wine merchants
23
Politically crafted piece of propaganda Augusta of Primaporta employs all the following except
associations with the emperor's divine lineage
female personifications of conquered territories
the return of the Roman military standard
scenes of soldiers preparing efficiently for war
24
The architect of the Pantheon utilized an innovative feature known as an oculus bc of a desire
provide adequate lighting
elevate a thick, rounded drum
support a large, concrete dome
create a dramatic entryway
25
The Etruscan Temple Minerva differs fr the Greek Parthenon in that it was
designed w a peristyle
built w brick and concrete
elevated on a podium
constructed w groin vaults

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