Question 1

In 313 CE,Constantine

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A) moved the capital to Byzantium. 
B) destroyed Jerusalem. 
C) legalized Christianity and all religion. 
D) was assassinated. 
A) moved the capital to Byzantium. 
B) destroyed Jerusalem. 
C) legalized Christianity and all religion. 
D) was assassinated. C

Question 2

A round arch consists of which of the following?

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A) voussoirs and buttresses 
B) voussoirs and keystones 
C) keystones and voussoirs 
D) keystones and arcades 
A) voussoirs and buttresses 
B) voussoirs and keystones 
C) keystones and voussoirs 
D) keystones and arcades B

Question 3

Describe the idea of allegory as it demonstrated in the Augustus of Primaporta.

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Essay responses should include these points:
•	Augustus of Primaporta is shown with mythic figures on his armour, connecting him to the gods.
•	Augustus is shown with bare feet, suggesting his divine status, or apotheosis.
•	To the right of Augustus’ leg, Cupid riding a dolphin, the representation of Venus, also suggests that he has descended from the gods.

Question 4

How do an Etruscan temple and a Greek temple compare in form?

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Essay responses should include these poi

Question 5

What purpose does the apse serve in a basilica?

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A) rounded extensions at each end used for judges or statuary 
B) the central aisle for civic procedures 
C) the front entrance 
D) an upper level of windows,providing natural light 
A) rounded extensions at each end used for judges or statuary 
B) the central aisle for civic procedures 
C) the front entrance 
D) an upper level of windows,providing natural light

Question 6

What was the important contributing tradition that resulted in Roman veristic portraiture?

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A) celebrity status of the gladiators 
B) fame of the Roman people 
C) death masks of deceased relatives 
D) honor given to the Roman senators 
A) celebrity status of the gladiators 
B) fame of the Roman people 
C) death masks of deceased relatives 
D) honor given to the Roman senators

Question 7

What is the striking difference between depictions of the Greek procession on the Parthenon and the Roman procession on the Ara Pacis?

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A) The Greek figures are nude. 
B) The Roman one is longer. 
C) The Greek cutting is much deeper. 
D) The Roman one shows actual people. 
A) The Greek figures are nude. 
B) The Roman one is longer. 
C) The Greek cutting is much deeper. 
D) The Roman one shows actual people.

Question 8

A structure that transports flowing water is called

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A) a voussoir. 
B) a pier. 
C) a bay. 
D) an aqueduct. 
A) a voussoir. 
B) a pier. 
C) a bay. 
D) an aqueduct.

Question 9

Another name for a large carved coffin is a

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A) conch. 
B) vault. 
C) sarcophagus. 
D) megaron. 
A) conch. 
B) vault. 
C) sarcophagus. 
D) megaron.

Question 10

The title "Augustus" means

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A) important. 
B) sacred. 
C) untouchable. 
D) immortal. 
A) important. 
B) sacred. 
C) untouchable. 
D) immortal.

Question 11

When discussing temple architecture,the word podium is used to refer to

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A) a raised platform on which a small temple is built. 
B) an altar within the early Etruscan temples. 
C) the Vitruvian convention of repetitious arcades. 
D) the use of engaged columns to support temple construction. 
A) a raised platform on which a small temple is built. 
B) an altar within the early Etruscan temples. 
C) the Vitruvian convention of repetitious arcades. 
D) the use of engaged columns to support temple construction.

Question 12

Which of the following is a large rectangular Roman administration building?

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A) a basilica. 
B) a forum. 
C) a peristyle. 
D) an agora. 
A) a basilica. 
B) a forum. 
C) a peristyle. 
D) an agora.

Question 13

In 509 BCE,the Romans

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A) became an empire with an emperor. 
B) conquered Greece and adopted Greek customs. 
C) overthrew the Etruscans and set up a republic. 
D) began a reign by Etruscan dictators. 
A) became an empire with an emperor. 
B) conquered Greece and adopted Greek customs. 
C) overthrew the Etruscans and set up a republic. 
D) began a reign by Etruscan dictators.

Question 14

What is the act of a human being elevated to divine status?

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A) augury 
B) crenellation 
C) apotheosis 
D) dharma 
A) augury 
B) crenellation 
C) apotheosis 
D) dharma

Question 15

The Ara Pacis Augustae or Altar of Augustan Peace brings together what two cultural and stylistic traditions?

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A) Greek and Roman 
B) Etruscan and Egyptian 
C) Etruscan and Roman 
D) Babylonian and Greek 
A) Greek and Roman 
B) Etruscan and Egyptian 
C) Etruscan and Roman 
D) Babylonian and Greek

Question 16

In the temple that might have been dedicated to Portunus,which of the following shows a Greek influence?

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A) the Ionic order columns 
B) the engaged columns 
C) the raised platform or podium 
D) the stairs leading up to the porch 
A) the Ionic order columns 
B) the engaged columns 
C) the raised platform or podium 
D) the stairs leading up to the porch

Question 17

Who was the Roman emperor that succeeded Hadrian and was known for his military and intellectual achievements?

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A) Commodus 
B) Marcus Agrippa 
C) Marcus Aurelius 
D) Trajan 
A) Commodus 
B) Marcus Agrippa 
C) Marcus Aurelius 
D) Trajan

Question 18

Two areas in a Roman house that are open to the sky and might have a shallow pool are the

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A) peristyle and atrium. 
B) gymnasium and caldarium. 
C) insula and villa. 
D) solarium and tepidarium. 
A) peristyle and atrium. 
B) gymnasium and caldarium. 
C) insula and villa. 
D) solarium and tepidarium.

Question 19

The sculpture Apulu (Apollo)was originally located

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A) in a temple cella. 
B) on the processional path to a temple. 
C) on a temple roof. 
D) in a tomb. 
A) in a temple cella. 
B) on the processional path to a temple. 
C) on a temple roof. 
D) in a tomb.

Question 20

What device is used inside the dome of the Pantheon to lighten its weight?

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A) coffers 
B) columns 
C) groin vaults 
D) pilasters 
A) coffers 
B) columns 
C) groin vaults 
D) pilasters

Exam 6: Etruscan and Roman Art

In 313 CE,Constantine

A round arch consists of which of the following?

Describe the idea of allegory as it demonstrated in the Augustus of Primaporta.

How do an Etruscan temple and a Greek temple compare in form?

What purpose does the apse serve in a basilica?

What was the important contributing tradition that resulted in Roman veristic portraiture?

What is the striking difference between depictions of the Greek procession on the Parthenon and the Roman procession on the Ara Pacis?

A structure that transports flowing water is called

Another name for a large carved coffin is a

The title "Augustus" means

When discussing temple architecture,the word podium is used to refer to

Which of the following is a large rectangular Roman administration building?

In 509 BCE,the Romans

What is the act of a human being elevated to divine status?

The Ara Pacis Augustae or Altar of Augustan Peace brings together what two cultural and stylistic traditions?

In the temple that might have been dedicated to Portunus,which of the following shows a Greek influence?

Who was the Roman emperor that succeeded Hadrian and was known for his military and intellectual achievements?

Two areas in a Roman house that are open to the sky and might have a shallow pool are the

The sculpture Apulu (Apollo)was originally located

What device is used inside the dome of the Pantheon to lighten its weight?

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