Ancient Roman Art: Explore the Art of the Roman Empire

Question 1

Which material was popularly used by the Romans to craft sculptures?

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Marble

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Wood

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Glass

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Paper

Question 2

What was the primary purpose of Roman art?

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Adorning public buildings

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Narrating stories of heroes

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Honoring deities

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Entertaining the emperor

Question 3

Which Roman emperor is known for commissioning numerous famous artworks?

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Augustus

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Julius Caesar

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Nero

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Marcus Aurelius

Question 4

Who is the Roman goddess associated with wisdom and war?

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Minerva

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Venus

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Juno

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Diana

Question 5

What is a distinguishing characteristic of Roman portraiture?

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Realistic and detailed

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Abstract

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Impressionistic

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Expressionistic

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What is a special feature that we often see in Roman sculptures?

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Lots of details that make them look real.

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They are made of many different colors.

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They are flat and look like drawings.

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They are made of wood.

Question 7

Which type of art did the ancient Romans create using small, colorful tiles to form pictures?

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Mosaics

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Sculptures

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Paintings

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Pottery

Question 8

Roman art served many purposes. Which of these was an important one?

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Telling important stories

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Decorating buildings

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Honoring gods

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Making people laugh

Question 9

How did Greek art influence Roman art?

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Romans borrowed ideas and styles from Greek art and made them their own.

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Romans copied Greek art exactly.

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Romans used the same materials and techniques as the Greeks.

Question 10

In Roman mosaics, what does an eagle holding a lightning bolt typically symbolize?

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Power and strength

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Peace and harmony

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Good luck and prosperity

Question 11

Which of these materials was NOT commonly used in ancient Roman art?

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Cotton

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Marble

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Bronze

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Wood

Question 12

What is the name of the famous Roman statue that shows a dying fighter?

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Laocoön and His Sons

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Apollo and Daphne

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The Winged Victory of Samothrace

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Venus de Milo

Question 13

Why did ancient Romans paint portraits?

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To show what they looked like

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To tell stories about the past

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To show respect to their gods

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To decorate their homes

Question 14

Which Roman emperor was the first to build a giant public bathhouse?

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Vespasian

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Julius Caesar

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Nero

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Trajan

Question 15

What is the name for the special curved roof shape that the Romans often used in their buildings?

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Arch

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Pillar

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Dome

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Beam

Question 16

Which Roman city has an old amphitheater that is still standing today?

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Pompeii

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Rome

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Athens

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Constantinople

Question 17

In Roman sculptures, how were people typically depicted?

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With idealized bodies and faces

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With exaggerated expressions and movements

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With strange shapes and forms

Question 18

Roman sculptures are known for being what kind of representations?

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Realistic and detailed

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Abstract and symbolic

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Brightly colored

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Representing mythical creatures

Question 19

Which Roman emperor is famous for having a big statue of himself built in front of the Colosseum?

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Nero

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Augustus

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Constantine

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Marcus Aurelius

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a common feature of Roman art?

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Simple designs

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Realistic details

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Focus on beauty and perfection

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Emphasis on balance and symmetry

Question 21

Which famous Roman sculpture shows a man with his sons struggling against snakes?

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Laocoön and His Sons

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Discus Thrower

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Venus de Milo

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Augustus of Prima Porta

Question 22

How did Roman painters make their paintings look realistic and three-dimensional?

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Painting on wet plaster

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Using only bright colors

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Drawing thick black lines around figures

Question 23

In ancient Rome, what type of art was often used to decorate floors with pictures of gods and goddesses?

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Mosaics

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Paintings

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Sculptures

Question 24

Which of these is a special feature of Roman sculptures?

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They look very much like real people.

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They are painted with bright colors and patterns.

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They show strange made-up shapes.

Question 25

What were Roman mosaics used for?

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To make floors and walls more beautiful

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To write down important stories

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To show what gods and goddesses looked like

Question 26

Which famous Roman statue shows a powerful emperor standing tall?

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The Statue of Augustus

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The Group of Laocoön

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The Statue of Victory

Question 27

How did Roman artists create pictures using colorful pieces of stone or glass?

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They used a technique called tessellation.

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They carved the pieces into shapes.

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They painted the pieces with bright colors.

Question 28

Which Roman emperor loved art and architecture so much that he made his city very beautiful?

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Augustus

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Trajan

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Marcus Aurelius

Question 29

How is Roman art different from Greek art?

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Roman artists tried to make their art look very real, while Greek artists made their art look perfect.

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Roman artists used bold colors, while Greek artists used soft colors.

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Roman artists painted pictures about religion, while Greek artists painted pictures about everyday life.

Question 30

What is a special thing about Roman buildings?

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They often have curved roofs and big domes.

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They are always decorated with statues and paintings.

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They are very small and made of wood.

Question 31

What was the Colosseum used for?

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Gladiator fights

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Religious ceremonies

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Public baths and games

Question 32

Which of these is a famous sculpture from ancient Rome?

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The Venus de Milo

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The Thinker

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The Great Sphinx

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The Statue of Liberty

Question 33

Which of these colors was not used much in ancient Roman mosaics?

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Light pink

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Bright red

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Deep blue

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Sunny yellow

Question 34

What did Romans call their style of painting with bright colors and detailed scenes?

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Fresco

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Tempera

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Oil

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Watercolor

Question 35

True or False: Roman sculptures often looked very realistic, like real people.

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True

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False

Question 36

Who is a Roman artist known for creating lifelike portraits?

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Augustus of Prima Porta

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Michelangelo

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Raphael

Question 37

What type of material did Romans commonly use to carve their sculptures?

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Shiny marble

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Sturdy bronze

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Strong wood

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Soft clay

Question 38

How did Roman artists use mosaics to beautify their homes and buildings?

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By making colorful designs on walls and floors

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By building sculptures from small pieces of stone

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By painting pictures on the walls

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By crafting jewelry and other decorative items

Question 39

Who is the boy depicted in the famous Roman sculpture known as the "Spinario"?

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A young boy pulling a thorn from his foot

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A young boy playing with a ball

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A young boy holding a bird

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A young boy sleeping

Question 40

What technique was used by the Romans to create mosaics using small pieces of colored stone or glass?

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Tessellation

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Fresco

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Encaustic

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Sgraffito

Question 41

Which Roman emperor is known for his support of the arts and the construction of many iconic buildings, such as the Colosseum?

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Augustus

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Julius Caesar

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Marcus Aurelius

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Nero

Question 42

What was the main purpose of Roman portrait sculptures?

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To honor and remember important individuals

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To decorate temples and public buildings

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To tell stories about Roman history

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To teach people about Roman values

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a characteristic commonly found in Roman paintings?

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Symbolic and abstract elements

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Realistic depictions of figures

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Use of bright and vibrant colors

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Use of perspective

Question 44

What was the primary function of Roman baths?

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Personal hygiene and relaxation

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Religious rituals

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Public gatherings and socializing

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Military training

Question 45

What is the name of the ancient Roman city that was buried under volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

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Pompeii

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Rome

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Herculaneum

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Capri

Question 46

What was the significance of the Colosseum in Roman society?

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It was an arena for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles

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It was a temple dedicated to the gods

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It was a palace for the emperor

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It was a market and trading center

Question 47

Which of the following was a popular form of Roman art?

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Mosaics

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Tapestries

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Hieroglyphics

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Papyrus scrolls

Question 48

What was a common subject of Roman sculptures?

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Emperors and gods

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Everyday life

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Animals and nature

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Historical events

Question 49

What materials did the Romans use to create mosaics?

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Tiles and stones

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Paint and brushes

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Clay and fabric

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Wood and metal

Question 50

Which architectural feature was popular in Roman art?

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Columns

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Flying buttresses

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Pointed arches

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Stained glass windows

Question 51

Who was an important Roman emperor who supported the arts?

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Augustus

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Constantine

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Julius Caesar

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Nero

Question 52

What was a common theme in Roman art?

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Mythological scenes

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Everyday life

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Landscapes

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Historical events

Question 53

Name a famous Roman construction.

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Colosseum

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Eiffel Tower

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Panama Canal

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Great Pyramid of Giza

Question 54

Which culture influenced Roman art?

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Greek

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Egyptian

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Indian

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Chinese

Question 55

How did Roman art reflect the values and beliefs of Roman society?

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It celebrated Rome's power, glory, and gods.

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It promoted Christian beliefs.

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It focused on the daily lives of the people.