The Acropolis and Greek Urban Form
Define Synoikismos
The ancient Greek process of combining smaller villages or communities into a single, unified city-state (polis)
What was the first civilization in ancient India?
Indus Valley Civilization
What is a Necropolis?
The Etruscans buried their dead in necropolises near their cities, which were designed to resemble the cities themselves.
When was Rome founded?
April 21, 753 BC
What is a Castra?
Military garrison towns used to station military forces throughout the roman empire.
What is the Propylea in the Acropolis?
monumental gateway or entrance structure
What is India's Caste System?
a Social hierarchy system based on four primary social classes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Dalits.
What materials did Etruscan temples use compared with Greek temples?
Wood, mud, and terracotta
What was the purpose of an aqueduct?
to transport fresh water from a distant source to an urban area
What is a Hippodrome?
A chariot racing arena
What place is considered the birthplace of Democracy?
Athens, the capital of Greece, is considered the birthplace of Western democracy, which was introduced around 507 BCE.
What is the Garbhagriha or Sanctum sanctorum:
The most important square sanctum at the center of the temple that houses a deity
What were Roman Basilicas used for before being used for religious worhsip?
legal proceedings, business transactions, and public gatherings.
What were Nero's last words?
"what an artist dies in me!"
What was the predominant material used in the buildings for Osia Antica
Brick
Where was the Library of Alexandria Located?
Alexandria, Egypt
What animal is at the capital of Asoka's most famous Stambha?
Lions
What is the SPQR?
Senātus Populusque Rōmānus = "The Senate and the People of Rome"
Who was the Pantheon dedicated to?
All the gods
What was the purpose of Hadrian's Wall?
Marked the northern frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain.
Which architect and urban planner is best known for dividing cities into three sectors: artisans, farmers, and soldiers?
Hippodamus of Miletus
What is circumambulation?
Walking in a circle around a sacred object, shrine, or altar in a clockwise direction as a form of meditation
On how many hills was Rome built?
Seven Hills
What is an oculus?
a circular architectural opening in the ceiling
Where is the Tarragona Aqueduct?
Terragona, Spain