Question 1

Explain how early Christian art both borrowed from and departed from Graeco-Roman art.

Accepted Answer

Early Christian art borrowed from Graeco

Question 2

Discuss how early Christian catacombs were constructed and give examples of some of the decorative motifs used in them.

Accepted Answer

Early Christian catacombs were construct

Question 3

In the dedicatory inscription on the Arch of Constantine, the unnamed "tyrant" and "divinity" are references to what two figures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxentius and the Christian god 
B)  Caracalla and the Christian god 
C)  Maxentius and Jupiter 
D)  Diocletian and Mars 
A)  Maxentius and the Christian god 
B)  Caracalla and the Christian god 
C)  Maxentius and Jupiter 
D)  Diocletian and Mars

Question 4

What effect did the Edict of Milan have on Roman religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  It established Christianity as a legal religion. 
B)  It outlawed worship as part of a monotheistic religion in Rome. 
C)  It outlawed worship of traditional Roman deities. 
D)  It established legal worship of Sol Invictus. 
A)  It established Christianity as a legal religion. 
B)  It outlawed worship as part of a monotheistic religion in Rome. 
C)  It outlawed worship of traditional Roman deities. 
D)  It established legal worship of Sol Invictus.

Question 5

Discuss how Constantine used spolia on his triumphal arch in Rome.

Accepted Answer

Constantine used spolia on his triumphal

Question 6

Constantine is considered to be the first great patron of Christian art and architecture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What was significant about the choice of location for Old Saint Peter's?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was believed to be the site of Jesus's resurrection. 
B)  It was the site of a Roman temple to Jupiter. 
C)  It was believed to be the burial site of Peter. 
D)  It was believed to be the site of Jesus's crucifixion. 
A)  It was believed to be the site of Jesus's resurrection. 
B)  It was the site of a Roman temple to Jupiter. 
C)  It was believed to be the burial site of Peter. 
D)  It was believed to be the site of Jesus's crucifixion.

Question 8

Explain the design and visual presentation of the emperor in the Aula Palatina at Trier.

Accepted Answer

The design and visual presentation of th

Question 9

Although completed and dedicated by Constantine, the Basilica Nova in Rome was actually begun by Maxentius.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain why Christians adopted the basilica form for their churches instead of the Graeco-Roman temple form.

Accepted Answer

Christians adopted the basilica form for

Explain how early Christian art both borrowed from and departed from Graeco-Roman art.

Discuss how early Christian catacombs were constructed and give examples of some of the decorative motifs used in them.

In the dedicatory inscription on the Arch of Constantine, the unnamed "tyrant" and "divinity" are references to what two figures?

What effect did the Edict of Milan have on Roman religion?

Discuss how Constantine used spolia on his triumphal arch in Rome.

Constantine is considered to be the first great patron of Christian art and architecture.

What was significant about the choice of location for Old Saint Peter's?

Explain the design and visual presentation of the emperor in the Aula Palatina at Trier.

Although completed and dedicated by Constantine, the Basilica Nova in Rome was actually begun by Maxentius.

Explain why Christians adopted the basilica form for their churches instead of the Graeco-Roman temple form.

Italy Before the Rise of Rome

From Village to World Capital

Republican Town Planning and Pompeii

Republican Domestic Architecture and Mural Painting

From Marcellus to Caesar

The Augustan Principate

Preparing for the Afterlife During the Early Empire

The Pax Augusta in the West

The Julio-Claudian Dynasty

Civil War, the Flavians, and Nerva

Pompeii and Herculaneum in the First Century

Trajan, Optimus Princeps

Hadrian, the Philhellene

The Antonines

Ostia, Port and Mirror of Rome

Burying the Dead During the High Empire

The Severan Dynasty

Lepcis Magna and the Eastern Provinces

The Soldier Emperors

The Tetrarchy

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Exam 21: Constantine, Emperor and Christian Patron

Explain how early Christian art both borrowed from and departed from Graeco-Roman art.

Discuss how early Christian catacombs were constructed and give examples of some of the decorative motifs used in them.

In the dedicatory inscription on the Arch of Constantine, the unnamed "tyrant" and "divinity" are references to what two figures?

What effect did the Edict of Milan have on Roman religion?

Discuss how Constantine used spolia on his triumphal arch in Rome.

Constantine is considered to be the first great patron of Christian art and architecture.

What was significant about the choice of location for Old Saint Peter's?

Explain the design and visual presentation of the emperor in the Aula Palatina at Trier.

Although completed and dedicated by Constantine, the Basilica Nova in Rome was actually begun by Maxentius.

Explain why Christians adopted the basilica form for their churches instead of the Graeco-Roman temple form.

Italy Before the Rise of Rome

From Village to World Capital

Republican Town Planning and Pompeii

Republican Domestic Architecture and Mural Painting

From Marcellus to Caesar

The Augustan Principate

Preparing for the Afterlife During the Early Empire

The Pax Augusta in the West

The Julio-Claudian Dynasty

Civil War, the Flavians, and Nerva

Pompeii and Herculaneum in the First Century

Trajan, Optimus Princeps

Hadrian, the Philhellene

The Antonines

Ostia, Port and Mirror of Rome

Burying the Dead During the High Empire

The Severan Dynasty

Lepcis Magna and the Eastern Provinces

The Soldier Emperors

The Tetrarchy

Filters