Question 1

Explain Old St.Peter's relationship and place in Christendom.

Accepted Answer

It is one of the most hallowed sites in Christendom;second only to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem the site of the Resurrection.The building itself fulfils the words,"thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my church",Peter was the first bishop of Rome and subsequent generations of popes are also the bishop of Rome.

Question 2

The representation of Nahor seen in the scene of Rebecca and Eliezer at the well from the Vienna Genesis uses which of the following conventions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early Christian pictorial convention 
B)  Roman pictorial convention 
C)  Egyptian pictorial convention 
D)  Hebrew pictorial convention 
A)  Early Christian pictorial convention 
B)  Roman pictorial convention 
C)  Egyptian pictorial convention 
D)  Hebrew pictorial convention B

Question 3

The Rossano Gospels is the earliest illuminated manuscript that contains illustrations of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  lives of the martyrs 
B)  coronation of Peter as Pope 
C)  New Testament 
D)  martyrdom of Paul 
A)  lives of the martyrs 
B)  coronation of Peter as Pope 
C)  New Testament 
D)  martyrdom of Paul C

Question 4

The illustrated book had a long history in the ancient world.When did the tradition of placing pictures in manuscripts first begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Republican Rome 
B)  Etruscan period 
C)  Classical Greece 
D)  Pharaonic Egypt 
A)  Republican Rome 
B)  Etruscan period 
C)  Classical Greece 
D)  Pharaonic Egypt

Question 5

Explain the effect the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus had as a visual document representing Christianity.How did the Roman Imperial motifs merge with Christian themes? Cite examples to support your argument.

Accepted Answer

The Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, dating

Question 6

How does the painting from Dura Europos reflect Late Antique art?

Accepted Answer

The important figures are presented as l

Question 7

Examine the contributions of Constantine.How did he impact the art of fourth century in the Early Christian world?

Accepted Answer

Constantine the Great, also known as Con

Question 8

The Roman State persecuted the Christians.Which of the following would account for this persecution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Christians refused to pay homage to the State's gods 
B)  Christians fomented revolt against the Roman state 
C)  Romans knew the Christians would be their downfall 
D)  Romans didn't approve of anything originating in Judea 
A)  Christians refused to pay homage to the State's gods 
B)  Christians fomented revolt against the Roman state 
C)  Romans knew the Christians would be their downfall 
D)  Romans didn't approve of anything originating in Judea

Question 9

Compare and contrast the images of Christ as the Good Shepherd from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and Miracle of Loaves and Fishes from Sant' Apollinare Nuovo.How does each reflect the synthesis of Classical values?

Accepted Answer

The images of Christ as the Good Shepher

Question 10

The Christ as Good Shepherd from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia at Ravenna is said to be deeply rooted in the classical tradition.Which of the following would support that belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a mosaic rather than a fresco 
B)  It is full of Greco-Roman illusionistic devices 
C)  It is a fresco rather than a mosaic 
D)  It has a landscape included in the depiction 
A)  It is a mosaic rather than a fresco 
B)  It is full of Greco-Roman illusionistic devices 
C)  It is a fresco rather than a mosaic 
D)  It has a landscape included in the depiction

Question 11

Compare the treatment of space and form in these two sculptures and discuss the factors that may account for the differences in style.

Accepted Answer

Santa Maria Antiqua sarcophagus and Juni

Question 12

After Christianity received acceptance within the Roman Empire,churches were constructed above the catacombs.Which of the following provides the most explanation for such churches to be constructed at these sites?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pious worshiped openly at the graves of the earliest Christian martyrs 
B)  These were the only sites available for church construction 
C)  All churches had to be constructed outside the city's walls 
D)  The catacombs were the holiest sites 
A)  The pious worshiped openly at the graves of the earliest Christian martyrs 
B)  These were the only sites available for church construction 
C)  All churches had to be constructed outside the city's walls 
D)  The catacombs were the holiest sites

Question 13

What is the earliest datable period for Christian art?

Accepted Answer

A)  5th century CE 
B)  1st century CE 
C)  3rd century CE 
D)  6th century CE 
A)  5th century CE 
B)  1st century CE 
C)  3rd century CE 
D)  6th century CE

Question 14

What is the significance of Dura Europos?

Accepted Answer

The city was evacuated in the third cent

Question 15

Which of the following themes represents the interior decorative program of Santa Costanza?

Accepted Answer

A)  the lives of the saints 
B)  the Passion 
C)  grape harvest and wine production 
D)  history of Rome 
A)  the lives of the saints 
B)  the Passion 
C)  grape harvest and wine production 
D)  history of Rome

Question 16

Why is the Christian community house in Dura-Europas only a small house?

Accepted Answer

A)  No churches were constructed in Dura-Europas 
B)  No large dwellings were constructed in Dura-Europas 
C)  Christians did not enjoy the patronage of the Roman state 
D)  No shrines or holy structures were allowed in Dura-Europas 
A)  No churches were constructed in Dura-Europas 
B)  No large dwellings were constructed in Dura-Europas 
C)  Christians did not enjoy the patronage of the Roman state 
D)  No shrines or holy structures were allowed in Dura-Europas

Question 17

How does this ivory plaque reflect Early Christian themes?

Accepted Answer

Suicide of Judas and Crucifixion .The se

Question 18

The representation of a bearded Christ from the Rossano Gospels clearly indicates this work was made in which of the following centuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  6th century CE 
B)  3rd century CE 
C)  2nd century CE 
D)  1st century CE 
A)  6th century CE 
B)  3rd century CE 
C)  2nd century CE 
D)  1st century CE

Question 19

Why is the diptych of the Nicomachi and Symmachi significant?

Accepted Answer

It indicated that powerful Roman familie

Question 20

Which of the following is represented on the sarcophagus of Santa Maria Antiqua?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daniel 
B)  Jonah 
C)  Matthew 
D)  Twelve Apostles 
A)  Daniel 
B)  Jonah 
C)  Matthew 
D)  Twelve Apostles

Explain Old St.Peter's relationship and place in Christendom.

The representation of Nahor seen in the scene of Rebecca and Eliezer at the well from the Vienna Genesis uses which of the following conventions?

The Rossano Gospels is the earliest illuminated manuscript that contains illustrations of which of the following?

The illustrated book had a long history in the ancient world.When did the tradition of placing pictures in manuscripts first begin?

Explain the effect the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus had as a visual document representing Christianity.How did the Roman Imperial motifs merge with Christian themes? Cite examples to support your argument.

How does the painting from Dura Europos reflect Late Antique art?

Examine the contributions of Constantine.How did he impact the art of fourth century in the Early Christian world?

The Roman State persecuted the Christians.Which of the following would account for this persecution?

Compare and contrast the images of Christ as the Good Shepherd from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and Miracle of Loaves and Fishes from Sant' Apollinare Nuovo.How does each reflect the synthesis of Classical values?

The Christ as Good Shepherd from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia at Ravenna is said to be deeply rooted in the classical tradition.Which of the following would support that belief?

Compare the treatment of space and form in these two sculptures and discuss the factors that may account for the differences in style.

After Christianity received acceptance within the Roman Empire,churches were constructed above the catacombs.Which of the following provides the most explanation for such churches to be constructed at these sites?

What is the earliest datable period for Christian art?

What is the significance of Dura Europos?

Which of the following themes represents the interior decorative program of Santa Costanza?

Why is the Christian community house in Dura-Europas only a small house?

How does this ivory plaque reflect Early Christian themes?

The representation of a bearded Christ from the Rossano Gospels clearly indicates this work was made in which of the following centuries?

Why is the diptych of the Nicomachi and Symmachi significant?

Which of the following is represented on the sarcophagus of Santa Maria Antiqua?

The Birth of Art: Africa Europe and the Near East in the Stone Age

The Rise of Civilization

Pharoahs and the Afterlife

Minos and the Heroes of Homer

Gods,Heros,and Athletes

Italy Before the Romans

The Roman Empire

Byzantium

The Islamic World

Early Medieval Europe

The Age of Pilgrimages

The Age of Great Cathedrals

Italy,1200 to 1400

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Exam 8: Late Antiquity

Explain Old St.Peter's relationship and place in Christendom.

The representation of Nahor seen in the scene of Rebecca and Eliezer at the well from the Vienna Genesis uses which of the following conventions?

The Rossano Gospels is the earliest illuminated manuscript that contains illustrations of which of the following?

The illustrated book had a long history in the ancient world.When did the tradition of placing pictures in manuscripts first begin?

Explain the effect the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus had as a visual document representing Christianity.How did the Roman Imperial motifs merge with Christian themes? Cite examples to support your argument.

How does the painting from Dura Europos reflect Late Antique art?

Examine the contributions of Constantine.How did he impact the art of fourth century in the Early Christian world?

The Roman State persecuted the Christians.Which of the following would account for this persecution?

Compare and contrast the images of Christ as the Good Shepherd from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and Miracle of Loaves and Fishes from Sant' Apollinare Nuovo.How does each reflect the synthesis of Classical values?

The Christ as Good Shepherd from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia at Ravenna is said to be deeply rooted in the classical tradition.Which of the following would support that belief?

Compare the treatment of space and form in these two sculptures and discuss the factors that may account for the differences in style.

After Christianity received acceptance within the Roman Empire,churches were constructed above the catacombs.Which of the following provides the most explanation for such churches to be constructed at these sites?

What is the earliest datable period for Christian art?

What is the significance of Dura Europos?

Which of the following themes represents the interior decorative program of Santa Costanza?

Why is the Christian community house in Dura-Europas only a small house?

How does this ivory plaque reflect Early Christian themes?

The representation of a bearded Christ from the Rossano Gospels clearly indicates this work was made in which of the following centuries?

Why is the diptych of the Nicomachi and Symmachi significant?

Which of the following is represented on the sarcophagus of Santa Maria Antiqua?

The Birth of Art: Africa Europe and the Near East in the Stone Age

The Rise of Civilization

Pharoahs and the Afterlife

Minos and the Heroes of Homer

Gods,Heros,and Athletes

Italy Before the Romans

The Roman Empire

Byzantium

The Islamic World

Early Medieval Europe

The Age of Pilgrimages

The Age of Great Cathedrals

Italy,1200 to 1400

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