Question 1

The Republican portraits are usually of older men.Which of the following explains the life-like veritism of these portraits?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Hellenistic tradition of portraiture
B)   the Etruscan tradition of funereal sculpture
C)   the tradition of the treasured household imagines
D)   the new Republican tradition of portraiture

Question 2

Roman temple design during the Republican period reflected the colossal design of the Greek Hellenistic style.This can be seen in which of the following temples?

Accepted Answer

A)   Temple of "Fortuna Virilis" (Portunus) , Rome
B)   Temple of Vesta, Tivoli
C)   Pantheon, Rome
D)   Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, Palestrina

Question 3

How does this image represent imperial virtues?

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Question 4

Compare and contrast the Arch of Titus with the Arch of Constantine.What are the similarities and differences? How does each monument represent the emperor and his century?

Accepted Answer

The Arch of Titus and the Arch of Consta...

Question 5

Which of the following describes the Temple of "Fortuna Virilis" (Temple of Portunus) ,Rome?

Accepted Answer

A)   pseudo-peripteral
B)   peripteral
C)   marble façade
D)   placed on a stylobate

Question 6

Which of the following was the first to break with tradition and use his portrait on Roman coinage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Caesar Augustus
B)   Pompey
C)   Julius Caesar
D)   Tiberius

Question 7

Which famous Roman building included all of the following features: barrel vaults,groin vaults,and a central dome over an eight-sided room.

Accepted Answer

A)   Pantheon.
B)   Basilica Ulpia
C)   Colosseum
D)   Villa of Mysteries

Question 8

Compare and contrast the Greek Parthenon with the Roman Pantheon.How does each represent its period and culture?

Accepted Answer

The Greek Parthenon and the Roman Panthe...

Question 9

Explain the techniques used by Roman architects and describe the types of buildings they created.Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

Roman architects used a variety of techn...

Question 10

Which style of wall painting was least characteristic of Roman wall painting?

Accepted Answer

A)   architectural frames
B)   illusionism
C)   mathematical linear perspective
D)   eclecticism

Question 11

How did influences from Christianity and eastern religions affect Roman funerary practices?

Accepted Answer

Beginning with the reigns of Trajan and ...

Question 12

How does the equestrian portrait of Marcus Aurelius convey the power of the emperor?

Accepted Answer

He is larger than life size in compariso...

Question 13

The palace at Tivoli was constructed for which of the following emperors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Augustus
B)   Nero
C)   Constantine
D)   Hadrian

Question 14

The reliefs on the Column of Trajan are not a reliable chronological account of the Dacian campaigns;however,they do present an accurate record of the general character of the campaigns.Which of the following also describes this narrative?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dacians were depicted as insignificant with poor military skills
B)   Dacians were never depicted, only Trajan was depicted
C)   no active battles were depicted
D)   Dacians were depicted respectfully and their skills as warriors were acknowledged

Question 15

Which of the following would describe the "baroque" style of the 2nd century CE tomb nicknamed Al-Khazneh,the Treasury,located at Petra?

Accepted Answer

A)   studied disregard for classical rules
B)   studied regard for classical rules
C)   experimentation with new architectural rules
D)   standard use of forms and motifs to reflect Middle Eastern funerary architecture

Question 16

The Pantheon was one of the most influential designs in the history of architecture.It brought new meaning to the concept of "architectural space." Which of the following descriptions characterize this influential work?

Accepted Answer

A)   the design is based on the intersection of two squares
B)   the design is based on the intersection of two circles
C)   the design is based on the intersection of two rectangles
D)   the design is based on the trapezoid

Question 17

What is a groin vault?

Accepted Answer

A groin vault result...

Question 18

Evaluate the role of Augustus as a patron of the arts.Use examples to support your essay.

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