Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome/Byzantium
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What is the most famous temple of Ancient Greece, and to which goddess was it dedicated?
The Parthenon is the most famous temple of Ancient Greece. It was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
100
What was the most important city state in Greece?
The most important city-state in Greece was Athens.
100
What did the Romans invent that allowed them to engineer domes, arches and vaults?
The Romans invented concrete, which allowed them to engineer domes, arches and vaults.
100
Name one feature that Greek and Roman buildings share.
Greek and Roman buildings share columns and pediments.
100
What is the name of the most important structure made during the time of the Byzantine Empire?
The church of Hagia Sophia is the most important structure made during the time of the Byzantine Empire.
200
What is the top part of a column called?
The top part of a column is called the capital.
200
What is an amphora?
An amphora is an ancient Greek vase with painted scenes on it that was used to store household items like wine, water and olive oil.
200
What is this building called (look on the bookshelf) and what was it used for?
The Colosseum was an amphitheatre used for games and entertainment in the city of Rome.
200
What is the function of an aqueduct?
The function of an aqueduct is to carry water from rivers and streams in the mountains into cities and towns.
200
When the Roman empire was split in half, which side of it became the Byzantine Empire?
When the Roman empire was split in half, the eastern half became the Byzantine Empire.
300
Which type of Greek column was used by the Romans? Give the name and describe it.
Corinthian columns were used by the Romans. Corinthian columns are the most elaborate Greek column - the capital is decorated with leaves of the acanthus plant.
300
List one characteristic of Archaic Greek sculpture.
"Archaic smile" stiff posture
300
Information or an idea spread by an​ organized group to ​influence people’s ​opinions, especially by not giving all the ​facts, is called ________________.
Propaganda is information or an idea spread by an​ organized group to ​influence people’s ​opinions, especially by not giving all the ​facts.
300
What is the name of the most famous temple in Rome? Name one of its architectural features.
The most famous temple in Rome is called the Pantheon. It has columns, a dome, an oculus... and much, much more!
300
What is a mosaic? Give the name of the materials that it is made of.
A mosaic is a piece of art made up of little squares of tile, glass or another substance, called tesserae.
400
What is symmetry? Describe how we see it used in Greek architecture.
Symmetry means similar parts facing each other.
400
List the three orders of Greek columns.
The three orders of Greek columns are Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.
400
What is a fresco? Give the name of the city in which many frescoes were found.
A fresco is a painting made on wet or dry plaster. Many frescoes were found in Pompeii.
400
Roman Sculpture: What is the difference between portraits of private citizens and imperial portrait sculptures?
Imperial portrait sculptures idealized the Emperors (younger, more fit than they actually were) while portraits of private citizens showed the subjects as they were, warts and all.
400
How does Hagia Sophia symbolize the transformation of the physical into the spiritual?
Hagia Sophia is a huge building that is made to look weightless and full of light from its many windows to symbolize the transformation of the physical into the spiritual.
500
What are the three types of Greek sculpture? Describe each.
The three types of Greek sculpture are Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic. Archaic sculptures are very stiff, Classical sculptures show physical perfection and Hellenistic sculptures are very dramatic.
500
What does the Greek word arete mean?
Arete means striving for perfection and one's best in all things.
500
What were imperial portrait sculptures used for? Give an example of one imperial portrait sculpture.
Imperial portrait sculptures were used as propaganda to show the power of Rome and its emperors. One example is the sculpture of Augustus of Prima Porta.
500
Why did the Romans copy Greek sculptures? Give the name of a sculpture that is a Roman copy of a Greek original.
Rome conquered Greece and adopted many parts of Greek culture, including its art. The sculpture of Laocoon and His Sons is a copy of a Greek original.
500
Describe the symbolism in the mosaic of the Emperor Justinian and his attendants.
Justinian symbolizes the unity of church and state - on his left side are state officials, on his right side are priests. On his head is a halo showing that he has a spiritual power as well as the political power of being emperor.
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