Ancient Roman Art: Architecture, Sculptures, and Mosaics for Third Graders

Question 1

What made Roman sculptures unique?

Accepted Answer

They were realistic and often used for portraits.

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They were abstract and used bright colors.

Question 2

Which of these famous buildings is an example of Roman architecture?

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Colosseum

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Great Wall of China

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Eiffel Tower

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Taj Mahal

Question 3

What material was most commonly used by Roman sculptors?

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Marble

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Bronze

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Gold

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Wood

Question 4

Which technique did Romans use to create colorful patterns and images in mosaics?

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Using small, colored tiles called tesserae

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Painting

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Carving

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Weaving

Question 5

Why were Roman arches important in construction?

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They provided strong support for buildings and bridges

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They allowed buildings to be built faster

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They made buildings look more attractive

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They improved the sound quality in buildings

Question 6

What is the name of the special Roman painting style that shows everyday life as it happened?

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Fresco

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Tempura

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Oil painting

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Egg tempera

Question 7

Which of these is NOT something we often see in Roman art?

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Paintings of colorful flowers and landscapes

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Realistic pictures of people and events

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Very large sculptures and buildings

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Hidden meanings and symbols

Question 8

Which famous Roman building is known for its giant dome?

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Pantheon

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Colosseum

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Trevi Fountain

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Hadrian's Villa

Question 9

What Roman art technique uses small colorful pieces of glass or stone to create images?

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Mosaic

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Painting

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Sculpture

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Engraving

Question 10

What material did the Romans mainly use to build their structures?

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Concrete

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Marble

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Wood

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Bricks

Question 11

What was the purpose of Roman amphitheaters?

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Gladiatorial contests

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Public baths

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Religious ceremonies

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Government meetings

Question 12

Which feature is typical of Roman mosaic art?

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Geometric patterns

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Realistic human figures

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Abstract designs

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Large sizes

Question 13

Who is the Roman god of war?

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Mars

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Jupiter

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Neptune

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Pluto

Question 14

Which of these is a famous Roman portrait?

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Death Mask of Augustus

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Mona Lisa

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Venus de Milo

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Winged Victory of Samothrace

Question 15

Which of the following features is NOT typically found in Roman architecture?

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Sharp angles

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Round arches

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Tall columns

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Domes

Question 16

What was the main purpose of the Colosseum in ancient Rome?

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To provide a space for gladiatorial contests

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To serve as a palace for the emperor

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To host religious ceremonies

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To act as a marketplace for trade

Question 17

Which Roman emperor was famous for his extensive building projects?

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Trajan

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Julius Caesar

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Augustus Caesar

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Nero

Question 18

What is a distinctive feature of Roman portrait sculptures?

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They often show people in a realistic and lifelike manner

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They have exaggerated facial expressions

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They use abstract geometric shapes

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They include symbolic animal representations

Question 19

Which type of art did the Romans use to create elaborate designs on their floors?

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Mosaics

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Frescoes

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Paintings

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Tapestries

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a common design element found in Roman mosaics?

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Abstract symbols

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Geometric patterns

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Floral designs

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Animal figures

Question 21

What was the name of the massive aqueduct that supplied water to ancient Rome?

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Claudian Aqueduct

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Appian Way

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Pantheon

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Colosseum

Question 22

What is the name of the Roman architectural style known for using arches, domes, and vaults?

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Romanesque

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Ionic

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Corinthian

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Doric

Question 23

Which Roman emperor is shown in the famous statue on horseback called the Marcus Aurelius?

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Marcus Aurelius

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Julius Caesar

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Augustus

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Constantine

Question 24

What is the main reason why mosaics were used in Roman art?

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To make floors and walls look pretty

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To tell stories about history

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To show religious scenes

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To celebrate military victories

Question 25

What was the name of the main square in Rome where people gathered for business and politics?

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Forum Romanum

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Colosseum

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Pantheon

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Aqueduct

Question 26

Who ordered the Colosseum to be built?

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Vespasian

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Nero

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Trajan

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Hadrian

Question 27

Which Roman aqueduct supplied fresh water to the city of Rome?

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Aqua Claudia

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Pantheon

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Colosseum

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Hadrian's Wall

Question 28

Which of these is a well-known Roman building?

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The Colosseum

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The Parthenon

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The Great Wall of China

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a type of building the Romans built?

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Pyramid

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Temple

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Arch

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Amphitheater

Question 30

In ancient Rome, which of these structures was specifically designed for hosting thrilling events like chariot races?

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Amphitheater

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Temple

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Aqueduct

Question 31

What is NOT a feature of Roman architecture?

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Colorful and elaborate patterns

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Arches and domes

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Order and symmetry

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Large public baths

Question 32

For what purpose was the Colosseum primarily used?

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Gladiatorial fights

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Chariot races

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Emperor's palace

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Religious ceremonies

Question 33

Which famous Roman mosaic depicts a battle scene?

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Alexander Mosaic

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Bayeux Tapestry

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Mona Lisa

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Sistine Chapel Ceiling

Question 34

What was the purpose of the Roman Forum?

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Marketplace and gathering place

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Religious temple

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Gladiator arena

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Emperor's palace

Question 35

How did Roman portrait sculptures transform from the Republic to the Empire period?

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Sculptures became more realistic and detailed.

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Only marble was used for sculptures during the Empire period.

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Sculptures became more idealized and heroic during the Republic period.

Question 36

How did Roman architects use arches and vaults to improve their buildings?

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Create large, impressive spaces with high ceilings and wide walls.

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Use fewer and cheaper building materials.

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Build structures more quickly than with traditional methods.

Question 37

How did ancient Romans use mosaics to tell stories?

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By arranging small colored tiles to create pictures that tell a story

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By carving images into stone

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By painting on walls

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By weaving tapestries

Question 38

Which of these famous Roman buildings had a large open space and an arched roof?

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Colosseum

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Eiffel Tower

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Parthenon

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Stonehenge

Question 39

What type of Roman sculpture often showed gods or emperors?

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Bust

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Mosaic

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Relief

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Fresco

Question 40

What Roman painting technique involved painting on wet plaster?

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Fresco

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Gouache

Question 41

What type of arch did the Romans invent, with a rounded top?

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Semi-circular arch

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Elliptical arch

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Pointed arch

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Gothic arch

Question 42

Which material did the Romans often use for building roads and structures?

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Concrete

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Wood

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Marble

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Brick

Question 43

What was the purpose of the Roman aqueducts?

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To bring water to cities

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To provide irrigation

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To drain swamps

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To connect different parts of the empire

Question 44

Which Roman artist was known for creating lifelike sculptures of daily life?

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Haterius

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Michelangelo

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Phidias

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 45

What was the main reason the Romans created mosaics?

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Decoration

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Making maps

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Religious ceremonies

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Writing messages

Question 46

What was the name of the large oval amphitheater in Ancient Rome used for gladiator fights and public spectacles?

Accepted Answer

Colosseum

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Pantheon

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Forum

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Trevi Fountain

Question 47

Which type of sculpture in Ancient Rome showed lifelike and sometimes idealized human forms?

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Portrait busts

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Abstract statues

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Relief carvings

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Moving sculptures

Question 48

What technique in Roman mosaics involved using small, square, colored tiles to create detailed designs?

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Opus tessellatum

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Opus sectile

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Opus vermiculatum

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Opus incertum

Question 49

What popular theme was often depicted in Roman mosaics found in wealthy homes?

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Mythological scenes

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Historical events

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Abstract designs

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Geometric patterns

Question 50

Which Roman emperor was responsible for many building projects, including the Colosseum and was a supporter of the arts?

Accepted Answer

Vespasian

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Augustus

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Julius Caesar

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Trajan

Question 51

What is the name of the distinctive Roman architectural feature consisting of a line of arches?

Accepted Answer

Aqueduct

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Forum

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Colosseum

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Temple

Question 52

What was a notable feature of Roman portrait sculptures?

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Realism

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Abstraction

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Idealism

Question 53

Which color was commonly used in Roman mosaics to create a luxurious and opulent effect?

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Gold

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Copper

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Silver

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Bronze

Question 54

Who was the Roman god of the sea?

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Neptune

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Apollo

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Jupiter

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Mars