Question 1

The sculpted frieze that runs around the four sides of the Arch of Augustus at Susa depicts

Accepted Answer

A)  the slaughter of the people of Susa by Augustus's army. 
B)  the peace treaty that Augustus signed with Marcus Iulius Cottius, a tribal prince. 
C)  the construction of an aqueduct to supply Susa with water. 
D)  the plundering of Susa after Augustus's decisive military victory. 
A)  the slaughter of the people of Susa by Augustus's army. 
B)  the peace treaty that Augustus signed with Marcus Iulius Cottius, a tribal prince. 
C)  the construction of an aqueduct to supply Susa with water. 
D)  the plundering of Susa after Augustus's decisive military victory. B

Question 2

Describe the types of entertainment buildings that were constructed for army veterans and new Roman citizens in the provinces.

Accepted Answer

Entertainment buildings constructed for army veterans and new Roman citizens in the provinces included amphitheaters, theaters, and public baths. These buildings were designed to provide leisure and entertainment for the local population, as well as to showcase the power and influence of the Roman Empire. Amphitheaters were used for gladiator contests and other public spectacles, while theaters hosted plays, musical performances, and other cultural events. Public baths were also important social and recreational spaces, where people could relax, socialize, and enjoy various amenities such as hot and cold baths, saunas, and exercise facilities. These entertainment buildings were a key part of Roman efforts to integrate and pacify newly conquered territories, as well as to provide a sense of community and belonging for army veterans and new citizens.

Question 3

The roughly triangular area around an arch between the columns and the architrave is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  tondo. 
B)  spandrel. 
C)  attic. 
D)  fenestration. 
A)  tondo. 
B)  spandrel. 
C)  attic. 
D)  fenestration. B

Question 4

Explain how Roman aqueducts were engineered to bring water to cities.

Accepted Answer

Roman aqueducts were engineered with car

Question 5

Despite the negative consequences of Roman rule in the provinces, most new Roman citizens enjoyed a higher standard of living under Roman authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the method of construction of the Pont-du-Gard and the benefits it brought to the citizens of Nimes (ancient Nemausus).

Accepted Answer

The Pont-du-Gard is an ancient Roman aqu

Question 7

Describe the form and decoration of freestanding commemorative arches during the Augustan period.

Accepted Answer

During the Augustan period, freestanding

Question 8

Discuss the development and spread of the imperial cult.

Accepted Answer

The imperial cult was a religious practi

Question 9

Discuss how Augustus and the imperial family were commemorated in provincial art and architecture.

Accepted Answer

Augustus and the imperial family were co

Question 10

Consequences of Roman rule in the provinces included all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower standard of living for most new citizens. 
B)  increased investment in infrastructure. 
C)  loss of independence. 
D)  the establishment of temples for worship of the imperial cult. 
A)  a lower standard of living for most new citizens. 
B)  increased investment in infrastructure. 
C)  loss of independence. 
D)  the establishment of temples for worship of the imperial cult.

Question 11

Monumental entrances to Roman provincial towns, such as the Porta Palatina at Turin, served all of the following functions EXCEPT

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A)  blocking wheeled traffic from entering the town. 
B)  announcing the presence of Roman rule and Roman arms in the provinces. 
C)  permitting local officials to regulate traffic entering or leaving the town. 
D)  providing for defense in the event of an attack. 
A)  blocking wheeled traffic from entering the town. 
B)  announcing the presence of Roman rule and Roman arms in the provinces. 
C)  permitting local officials to regulate traffic entering or leaving the town. 
D)  providing for defense in the event of an attack.

Question 12

The Arch of the Sergii functioned primarily as a

Accepted Answer

A)  triumphal arch. 
B)  funerary monument. 
C)  focus of imperial cult worship. 
D)  public gathering place. 
A)  triumphal arch. 
B)  funerary monument. 
C)  focus of imperial cult worship. 
D)  public gathering place.

Question 13

Explain how the Mausoleum of the Julii exemplifies the characteristic mixing of styles and motifs in Roman art.

Accepted Answer

The Mausoleum of the Julii is a prime ex

Question 14

The heart of every provincial Roman city was its ____________, where imperial portrait statues and temples were often on display.

Accepted Answer

A)  forum 
B)  castrum 
C)  atrium 
D)  impluvium 
A)  forum 
B)  castrum 
C)  atrium 
D)  impluvium

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the Mausoleum of the Julii at Saint- Rémy-de-Provence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It combines funerary, triumphal, and sacred architectural forms. 
B)  It contained a monopteros resembling a tholos temple. 
C)  It contained a burial chamber for a Gallic family. 
D)  It contained a quadrifons arch. 
A)  It combines funerary, triumphal, and sacred architectural forms. 
B)  It contained a monopteros resembling a tholos temple. 
C)  It contained a burial chamber for a Gallic family. 
D)  It contained a quadrifons arch.

Question 16

Why did the cult of Augustus spread rapidly outside of Rome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Augustus forced provincial subjects to worship him or risk harsh punishments. 
B)  The cult of Augustus started in Rome and was spread by the Roman army. 
C)  Julius Caesar was already worshiped extensively at cultic sites outside of Rome. 
D)  Outside Rome, there was no conservative senatorial opposition to the notion of a divine ruler. 
A)  Augustus forced provincial subjects to worship him or risk harsh punishments. 
B)  The cult of Augustus started in Rome and was spread by the Roman army. 
C)  Julius Caesar was already worshiped extensively at cultic sites outside of Rome. 
D)  Outside Rome, there was no conservative senatorial opposition to the notion of a divine ruler.

Question 17

Augustus was first worshiped as a god in the capital city of Rome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Classical style of the Temple of Augustus at Vienne (ancient Vienna) symbolized

Accepted Answer

A)  a military alliance between Greece and Gaul. 
B)  Gallic opposition to Rome. 
C)  Roman hegemony in Gaul. 
D)  Greek political dominance of Gaul. 
A)  a military alliance between Greece and Gaul. 
B)  Gallic opposition to Rome. 
C)  Roman hegemony in Gaul. 
D)  Greek political dominance of Gaul.

Question 19

Discuss the various reasons why freestanding commemorative arches were constructed in the Roman world.

Accepted Answer

Freestanding commemorative arches were c

Question 20

When constructing an aqueduct, one of the most important goals of Roman engineers was

Accepted Answer

A)  to implement a hypocaust system that would keep the water at an even temperature. 
B)  to minimize the environmental effect of the aqueduct. 
C)  to ensure that no lead entered the water system. 
D)  to maintain a consistent gradient in the aqueduct channel. 
A)  to implement a hypocaust system that would keep the water at an even temperature. 
B)  to minimize the environmental effect of the aqueduct. 
C)  to ensure that no lead entered the water system. 
D)  to maintain a consistent gradient in the aqueduct channel.

Exam 8: The Pax Augusta in the West

The sculpted frieze that runs around the four sides of the Arch of Augustus at Susa depicts

Describe the types of entertainment buildings that were constructed for army veterans and new Roman citizens in the provinces.

The roughly triangular area around an arch between the columns and the architrave is called a(n)

Explain how Roman aqueducts were engineered to bring water to cities.

Despite the negative consequences of Roman rule in the provinces, most new Roman citizens enjoyed a higher standard of living under Roman authority.

Discuss the method of construction of the Pont-du-Gard and the benefits it brought to the citizens of Nimes (ancient Nemausus).

Describe the form and decoration of freestanding commemorative arches during the Augustan period.

Discuss the development and spread of the imperial cult.

Discuss how Augustus and the imperial family were commemorated in provincial art and architecture.

Consequences of Roman rule in the provinces included all of the following EXCEPT

Monumental entrances to Roman provincial towns, such as the Porta Palatina at Turin, served all of the following functions EXCEPT

The Arch of the Sergii functioned primarily as a

Explain how the Mausoleum of the Julii exemplifies the characteristic mixing of styles and motifs in Roman art.

The heart of every provincial Roman city was its ____________, where imperial portrait statues and temples were often on display.

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the Mausoleum of the Julii at Saint- Rémy-de-Provence?

Why did the cult of Augustus spread rapidly outside of Rome?

Augustus was first worshiped as a god in the capital city of Rome.

The Classical style of the Temple of Augustus at Vienne (ancient Vienna) symbolized

Discuss the various reasons why freestanding commemorative arches were constructed in the Roman world.

When constructing an aqueduct, one of the most important goals of Roman engineers was

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