Unveiling Roman Art
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Which culture had the greatest influence on Roman art?

  • Roman
  • Persian
  • Greek (correct)
  • Egyptian

    • What did the Romans excel at in terms of sculpture?

  • Creating abstract sculptures
  • Producing large-scale sculptures
  • Making lifelike busts and statues (correct)
  • Carving intricate details

    • What did wealthy Roman families decorate their homes with?

  • Statues and colorful murals (correct)
  • Paintings on canvas
  • Metalwork decorations
  • Wooden sculptures

    • What technique did Roman artists use to paint scenes on walls or ceilings?

    <p>Fresco painting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What everyday objects did the Romans bring a sense of style and luxury to?

    <p>Bottles of blown glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cameo?

    <p>A carved decoration showing a portrait or a scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist painted the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome?

    <p>Michelangelo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material did the Romans use to build their arches and vaults?

    <p>Concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of a dome?

    <p>Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a triumphal arch?

    <p>To celebrate great victories or achievements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Romans use to build their roads?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which modern European languages developed from Latin?

    <p>Italian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which month's name comes from Latin words meaning 'the seventh month'?

    <p>September</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the Latin word 'manus'?

    <p>Hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'E pluribus unum'?

    <p>Out of many, one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient school of thought was especially popular in Rome?

    <p>Stoicism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Stoics believe was the one truly good thing in life?

    <p>Good character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the legacy of the Romans in terms of law and justice?

    <p>They believed in a universal law of justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did judges in Roman courts try to do?

    <p>Make fair decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the idea of citizenship mean in ancient Rome?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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