Architecture
Music
Theatre
Portraiture
Sculpture
100
Which of the following is true of early Roman domestic architecture? A. Immediately following the entrance there was typically a reception room. B. There was much more emphasis on the interior space than the appearance of the exterior. C. The dining room was always located in the very back of the house. D. There was a very closed concept to the design.
B. There was much more emphasis on the interior space than the appearance of the exterior.
100
In comparison to Greek originals, Roman adaptations exemplified all of the following EXCEPT _______. A. bigger is better B. the spirit of the law, not the letter C. when in Rome, do as the Romans D. be true to the original
D. be true to the original
100
Early Roman dramatic theatrical performances were motivated by A. military battles B. mythical stories C. ritual reasons D. all of the above
C. ritual reasons
100
Roman portrait sculptures differed from Greek idealism in the depiction of A. leaders as ageless B. civilans C. the eyes and hair D. all of the above
C. the eyes and hair
100
Romans showed a great interest in depicting ____________ in sculpture. A. mythical stories B. real events C. gods and goddesses D. upper class luxuries
B. real events
200
In general, both Roman paintings and mosaics demonstrate which of the following? A. A lack of perspective B. Single or multiple viewpoints C. Avoidance of modeling D. Idealized proportions
B. Single or multiple viewpoints
200
Which instrument is not an aerophone? A. tibia B. syrinx C. tuba D. kithara
D. kithara
200
The first author in the new period of Roman theatre was A. Livius Andronicus B. Neavus C. Pacevius D. Terence
C. Pacevius
200
Roman patrons, during the first century BC, had a taste for _________ in portraiture. A. romanticism B. versim C. idealism D. all of the above
B. versim
200
The Romans developed a method of effectively reproducing the original sculpted head called A. pointing B. mimicking C. replicating D. impersonating
A. pointing
300
Which of the following refers to an enclosed colonnaded garden? A. triclinium B. impluvium C. peristyle D. cubicula
C. peristyle
300
The hydraulis is a ____________. A. glass harmonica B. type of organ C. large musical water wheel D.stage water channel to hold a ship of musicians
B. type of organ
300
The most common place for music in Roman theater was __________. A. as background for dialogue B. at intermissions (intervals) C. in public promotions of plays D. as prelude to performances
B. at intermissions (intervals)
300
Which of the following is true of a "Republican portrait"? A. They were mostly of middle - aged men B. They were characterized by realism that sacrifices any degree of idealization C. They were rarely men high on the political ladder D. all of the above
B. They were characterized by realism that sacrifices any degree of idealization
300
A technique were the pigment was applied with a binding medium, or gluey substance onto a dry wall is referred to as A. lapilli B. fresco C. murals D. tempra
D. tempra
400
When the Romans began using concrete, it was made up of A. sand B. lime C. pozzolana, a kind of volcanic earth D. all of the above
D. all of the above
400
A Roman emperor famous for his musical skills was __________. A. Nero B. Caesar Augustus C. Claudius D. Constantine
A. Nero
400
Concerts were frequently given by imposing choral groups and large orchestras similar to those in Pantomime performances, often reinforced by instruments of military music - the _________, lituus, bucina, and cornu. A. cymbals B. pipes C. scabella D. tuba
D. tuba
400
Who was the first Roman to put his portrait on a join during his own lifetime? A. Heraclea Thracica B. Flavius Valerius Constantinus C. Hannibaliannus D. Julius Caesar
D. Julius Caesar
400
A Patrician carrying two portrait heads is of the Republican type at a A. festival B. military battle C. funerary event D. a religious temple
C. funerary event
500
Which of the following is typical of the Etruscan temple prototype used by the Romans? A. high podium B. frontal approach up a flight of steps C. deep porch D. all of the above
D. all of the above
500
One type of music that is considered uniquely Roman is _________. A. funeral and memorial music B. athletic composition music C. songs and instrumental calls of the Roman army D. theatrical interludes
C. songs and instrumental calls of the Roman army
500
The orchestra, which in Greek theatre is reserved for the ________, in Roman theatre was occupied by the most distinguished spectators. A. chorus B. common people C. actors D. elite leaders
A. chorus
500
Which statement best applies to Roman art? A. It was derived exclusively from Etruscan sources B. The Greek influence came through the Etruscans C. There were many sources, including Greek, Etruscan, and Near East D. The art was derived primarily from Eastern sources
C. There were many sources, including Greek, Etruscan, and Near East
500
Verism refers to A. romanticism B. idealism C. realsim D. imperialism
C. realsim
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