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Which culture had the greatest influence on Roman art?
Which culture had the greatest influence on Roman art?
- Roman
- Persian
- Greek (correct)
- Egyptian
What did the Romans excel at in terms of sculpture?
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?
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?
What technique did Roman artists use to paint scenes on walls or ceilings?
What everyday objects did the Romans bring a sense of style and luxury to?
What everyday objects did the Romans bring a sense of style and luxury to?
What is a cameo?
What is a cameo?
Which artist painted the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome?
Which artist painted the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome?
What material did the Romans use to build their arches and vaults?
What material did the Romans use to build their arches and vaults?
What is the shape of a dome?
What is the shape of a dome?
What is the purpose of a triumphal arch?
What is the purpose of a triumphal arch?
What did the Romans use to build their roads?
What did the Romans use to build their roads?
Which modern European languages developed from Latin?
Which modern European languages developed from Latin?
Which month's name comes from Latin words meaning 'the seventh month'?
Which month's name comes from Latin words meaning 'the seventh month'?
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'manus'?
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'manus'?
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'E pluribus unum'?
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase 'E pluribus unum'?
Which ancient school of thought was especially popular in Rome?
Which ancient school of thought was especially popular in Rome?
What did Stoics believe was the one truly good thing in life?
What did Stoics believe was the one truly good thing in life?
What was the legacy of the Romans in terms of law and justice?
What was the legacy of the Romans in terms of law and justice?
What did judges in Roman courts try to do?
What did judges in Roman courts try to do?
What did the idea of citizenship mean in ancient Rome?
What did the idea of citizenship mean in ancient Rome?
