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1
Square areas carved into the dome of the Pantheon that help lighten the load of the ceiling.
Covens
Captials
Caverns
Coffers
2
According to legend, the city of Rome is named after ________________ ?
The Romulan Star Empire
Romulus
Romulus and Remus
Remus
3
In what year did Mt. Vesuvius erupt, destroying the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
49 A.D.
79 A.D
79 M.D.
49 M.D.
4
The Pantheon is famous for it’s round dome and ceiling hole, call the ____________.
Oculus
Iris
Cornea
Ceiling hole
5
From which film was the image used in the previous question taken?
Airplane!
Hot Shots
Austin Powers
The Naked Gun
6
What's my middle name?
Sydney
Roman
James
Keith
7
Which of the following was not initially a part of the Roman Republic?
Dictator
Consul
Senator
Emperor
8
In Rome, this social group was made up of lower class merchants, farmers, and freed slaves.
Life Guards
Axe Murderers
Plebeian
Patricians
9
This man’s marble body was most likely...
Round and flabby
About average
Smokin' hot!
Old and wrinkly
10
Name that vault!
Groin Vault
Monkey Vault
Barrel Vault
Fenestrated Groin Vault
11
What was the answer to the first question in this quiz?
Alexander the Great
Barrel Vault
12
What is the name of the final Roman king who was overthrown before Rome became a Republic?
Hadrian
Caesar
Nero
Superbus
13
Who is NOT one of Chimera’s siblings?
Hydra
Cerberus
Minotaur
Nemean Lion
14
How did archaeologists recover the forms of the people buried in ash at Pompeii?
Ashy layer preserved bodies
Plaster Casts poured into holes
Remains were fossilized over time
Careful digging up remains
15
Name that vault!
Groin Vault
Bank Vault
Barrel Vault
Fenestrated Groin Vault
16
The Chimera of Arezzo is an example of what kind of art?
Greek
Etruscan
Aegean
Roman
17
In addition to Pompeii, this nearby city was blasted by intense heat and "pyroclastic surges"
Herculaneum
Athens
Olympus
Ostia
18
Who ordered the construction of the Pantheon?
Superbus
Hadrian
Caligula
Nero
19
In Rome, this group of people were the wealthy leaders, politicians, and landowners.
Dictators
Gladiators
Patricians
Plebeians
20
Name that vault!
Barrel Vault
Fenestrated Groin Vault
Groin Vault
Captain Sporky Vault III
21
Name that vault!
Fenestrated Groin Vault
Groin Vault
Barrel Vault
Pole Vault
22
Name that vault!
Barrel Vault
Blah Blah Vault
Fenestrated Groin Vault
Groin Vault
23
Who is known for their detailed description of Vesuvius’ eruption?
Pliny the Elder
Marsha Marsha Marsha!!!
Pliny the Younger
Pliny the Middle Child
24
What led to the Roman’s growing appreciation for Greek art?
The internet
Roman and Greek trade agreements
Romans conquered Greek territory
Art was purchased from the Persian Empire
25
Name that vault!
Pole Vault
Fenestrated Groin Vault
Barrel Vault
Groin Vault
26
What modern day symbol of freedom was inspired by the Colossus of Nero?
The Eiffel Tower
Frisch's Big Boy
The Statue of Liberty
The American Flag
27
Roman art is a combination of which two cultures?
Greek and Etruscan
Egyptian and Persian
Greek and Persian
Etruscan and Persian
