Question 1

Romans adopted the use of portrait busts from a long-standing Greek tradition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the Ara Pacis is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   It housed an altar on which annual sacrifices were made.
B)   Its frieze was in higher relief than the typical Greek frieze.
C)   Its frieze recorded a one-time event with great precision.
D)   It depicts Augustus as a vengeful warrior smiting his enemies.

Question 3

What uniquely Roman contribution to the freestanding, colossal column is exemplified by Trajan's Column?

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A)   its winding staircase
B)   its narrative frieze
C)   its construction from a single block of material
D)   its use of concrete

Question 4

The homes of affluent Romans typically had running water and sewage pipes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Taking its name from the Latin word for "ship," what term is used to identify the large, central aisle of a basilica?

Accepted Answer

A)   apse
B)   clerestory
C)   vault
D)   nave

Question 6

Which is NOT a feature of the Pantheon?

Accepted Answer

A)   an oculus
B)   a rectangular cella
C)   a rotunda
D)   niches

Question 7

The Romans invented the imperial equestrian statue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Ancient Rome

Taking its name from the Latin word for "ship," what term is used to identify the large, central aisle of a basilica?

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The Romans invented the imperial equestrian statue.

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Which of the following statements about the Ara Pacis is FALSE?

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The homes of affluent Romans typically had running water and sewage pipes.

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Which is NOT a feature of the Pantheon?

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Romans adopted the use of portrait busts from a long-standing Greek tradition.

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What uniquely Roman contribution to the freestanding, colossal column is exemplified by Trajan's Column?

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Exam 9: Ancient Rome

Taking its name from the Latin word for "ship," what term is used to identify the large, central aisle of a basilica?

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The Romans invented the imperial equestrian statue.

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Which of the following statements about the Ara Pacis is FALSE?

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The homes of affluent Romans typically had running water and sewage pipes.

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Which is NOT a feature of the Pantheon?

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Romans adopted the use of portrait busts from a long-standing Greek tradition.

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What uniquely Roman contribution to the freestanding, colossal column is exemplified by Trajan's Column?

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