In the fresco shown, overlapping forms and architectural elements are used to create the effect of

illusionistic spatial depth beyond the wall

Apollodorus of Damascus included which of the following components in his overall design for the Forum of Trajan?

An adjacent multilevel public market

In the Etruscan sarcophagus shown, the reclining figures on the lid are presented through the use of

high-relief modeled clay painted with polychrome accents

In order to support the immense weight of the Pantheon's dome, Roman imperial architects used

a thick-walled rotunda on which the coffered dome rests

Spectators in the amphitheater would frequently have witnessed

gladiators and wild animals being lifted into view from the substructure

How does the design of the Forum of Trajan differ from previous Roman fora?

making the basilica the central building in the public space

The facade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that

different architectural orders of columns were used to distinguish levels

The Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus demonstrates a change from earlier Roman relief sculpture in its

rejection of perspective to create a crowded scene of chaos

The Column of Trajan was built mainly for the purpose of

commemorating Trajan’s victories in recent military campaigns

What would the Romans have reacted to about location on the Column of Trajan?

personification of the Danube River on the frieze

In the Coloseum, the influence of earlier architecture styles can be seen in the

arches that are framed by engaged columns and a lintel

The statue of Augustus of Prima Porta is most similar to which of the following works?

Doryphoros, because of its idealized proportions and contrapposto

The work shown can be identified as an ancient Etruscan sarcophagus because of which of the following characteristics?

The stylized depiction of a couple reclining on a couch

The depiction of war on the Column of Trajan differs from earlier depictions, in that the frieze on the Column of Trajan

emphasizes the methodical power of imperial leadership

The Pantheon in Rome is believed to have been built as

a temple dedicated to the worship of the gods

This is the inside of the dome of the Pantheon, and it depicts the following feature:

Coffers which are concentric circles used to support the weight of the dome

Roman audiences would most likely have responded to the experience of entering the Pantheon in which of these ways?

Surprised because the vast circular interior is not suggested by the facade

Roman innovations in concrete allowed the builders of the Colosseum to

create a multileveled freestanding structure with tiered seating quickly

The plan shown of a villa near Pompeii demonstrates which of the following elements of Roman domestic architecture?

A peristyle or colonnaded courtyard

The architect of the structure shown most likely included octagonal ceiling coffers in the building’s design in order to

reduce the weight of the concrete barrel vaults

The Flavian Amphitheater became commonly known as the Colosseum because of the

monumental statue of an emperor that stood nearby

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1
The column shown demonstrates the style of which of the following orders?
Corinthian
Tuscan
Ionic
Doric
2
What is a groin vault?
An ancient Etruscan archway
Two intersecting barrel vaults
Two parallel barrel vaults
A doorway with a post and lintel orientation
3
In the fresco shown, overlapping forms and architectural elements are used to create the effect of
a dynamic composition devoid of negative space
illusionistic spatial depth beyond the wall
asymmetrical imbalance across the composition
flat, solid forms that emphasize the surface texture of the wall
4
Apollodorus of Damascus included which of the following components in his overall design for the Forum of Trajan?
An amphitheater across from the central courtyard
A sculptural program that included obelisks
An adjacent multilevel public market
A central library that featured a large dome
5
In the Etruscan sarcophagus shown, the reclining figures on the lid are presented through the use of
molded plaster embedded with small tesserae
low-relief carved marble stained with natural dyes
shaped limestone glazed with tinted animal-hide glue
high-relief modeled clay painted with polychrome accents
6
The bust above can be attributed to the
The ancient Etruscans
Hellenistic Greeks
Imperial Romans
Roman Republic
7
In order to support the immense weight of the Pantheon's dome, Roman imperial architects used
pendentives, curved triangular vaults located between the dome and arches
a thick-walled rotunda on which the coffered dome rests
corbeling, by arranging the dome's stone blocks in circular courses inward
eight massive piers to distribute the weight of the dome evenly
8
Spectators in the amphitheater would frequently have witnessed
Christian martyrs being led in from the catacombs below
orators standing in arena to give speeches about matters of government
chariots emerging for races from the arched gateways
gladiators and wild animals being lifted into view from the substructure
9
How does the design of the Forum of Trajan differ from previous Roman fora?
incorporating images of the emperor throughout the complex
excluding any temples or other religious structures
siting the forum on the outskirts of the city along the Appian Way
making the basilica the central building in the public space
10
The facade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that
statues of famous athletes were originally displayed to attract crowds
fences were incorporated as an early form of crowd control
different architectural orders of columns were used to distinguish levels
spolia was included to celebrate the victories of the Roman army
11
The Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus demonstrates a change from earlier Roman relief sculpture in its
use of shallow relief to highlight abstract, geometric forms
rejection of perspective to create a crowded scene of chaos
attention to classical proportions to shape idealized figures
repetition of important characters to create a scrolling narrative
12
The Column of Trajan was built mainly for the purpose of
marking the entrance to the Trajan markets to make them easy to locate
serving as a military lookout tower on the edge of the city of Rome
commemorating Trajan’s victories in recent military campaigns
providing a platform for town criers for important news and announcements
13
What would the Romans have reacted to about location on the Column of Trajan?
sites of important architectural monuments as points of reference
topographical map of the region sculpted on the base
scene of the emperor with a procession of Ergastines
personification of the Danube River on the frieze
14
In the Coloseum, the influence of earlier architecture styles can be seen in the
oculus that provides natural lighting for the events
arches that are framed by engaged columns and a lintel
engaged columns that distribute the weight evenly on all sides
oval shape that allows for expansive viewing from all sides
15
On the basis of style and subject matter, the work shown can be attributed to which of the following cultures?
Roman Republic
Hellenistic Greek
Roman Imperial
Etruscan
16
The statue of Augustus of Prima Porta is most similar to which of the following works?
Winged Victory of Samothrace, because of its heroic scale and dynamic lines
Anavysos Kouros, because of its Archaic smile and idealized nude male form
Doryphoros, because of its idealized proportions and contrapposto
The statue of Apollo (Temple of Minerva) because of its energetic stride
17
The work shown can be identified as an ancient Etruscan sarcophagus because of which of the following characteristics?
The presentation of a god alongside the deceased
The inclusion of a guardian figure to protect the tomb
The naturalistic portrayal of couple's unique features to memorialize them
The stylized depiction of a couple reclining on a couch
18
This image is an example of a
barrel vault
Aqueduct
groin vault
Nave
19
The depiction of war on the Column of Trajan differs from earlier depictions, in that the frieze on the Column of Trajan
models the peaceful resolution that can be achieved through negotiation
avoids references to the gods to assert the strength of the army
displays merciless violence against a weak and defeated enemy
emphasizes the methodical power of imperial leadership
20
The Pantheon in Rome is believed to have been built as
an imperial forum to commemorate military victories
a temple dedicated to the worship of the gods
a royal audience hall to receive guests and tribute
a tomb to house the ashes of the emperor
21
This is the inside of the dome of the Pantheon, and it depicts the following feature:
Groin vaults connecting the dome to the nave.
Aqueducts, which funnel water from the oculus away from the center
Coffers which are concentric circles used to support the weight of the dome
Barrel vaults that create a sense of openness and lightness
22
Roman audiences would most likely have responded to the experience of entering the Pantheon in which of these ways?
With reverence, because the dark interior would have had incense & chanting
With delight, because the interior originally held a large statue of Athena
With pride- interior contained narrative friezes depicting Roman victories
Surprised because the vast circular interior is not suggested by the facade
23
Roman innovations in concrete allowed the builders of the Colosseum to
organize seating according to the differing social status of the spectators
include a massive velarium, or sunshade, that could be extended over it
create a multileveled freestanding structure with tiered seating quickly
construct a watertight rim around the pit for sea battles
24
The plan shown of a villa near Pompeii demonstrates which of the following elements of Roman domestic architecture?
A peristyle or colonnaded courtyard
A rooftop garden
An apadana or audience hall
A small basilica for daily worship
25
The architect of the structure shown most likely included octagonal ceiling coffers in the building’s design in order to
improve the natural lighting of the interior space
reduce the weight of the concrete barrel vaults
hold the stone blocks that form the vault into place
create a series of niches for decorative reliefs
26
The Flavian Amphitheater became commonly known as the Colosseum because of the
monumental statue of an emperor that stood nearby
important name of the wealthy family that financed its construction
huge crowds that could be accommodated within the structure
massive hill that was excavated to prepare the site

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