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?

Fresco painting Signup and view all the answers

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

Bottles of blown glass Signup and view all the answers

What is a cameo?

A carved decoration showing a portrait or a scene Signup and view all the answers

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

Michelangelo Signup and view all the answers

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

Concrete Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a dome?

Circle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a triumphal arch?

To celebrate great victories or achievements Signup and view all the answers

What did the Romans use to build their roads?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which modern European languages developed from Latin?

Italian Signup and view all the answers

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

September Signup and view all the answers

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

Hand Signup and view all the answers

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

Out of many, one Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient school of thought was especially popular in Rome?

Stoicism Signup and view all the answers

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

Good character Signup and view all the answers

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

They believed in a universal law of justice Signup and view all the answers

What did judges in Roman courts try to do?

Make fair decisions Signup and view all the answers

What did the idea of citizenship mean in ancient Rome?