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Funerary
100
Known as the temple to worship all Gods.
What is the Pantheon
100
This material was a major architectural development of the Romans.
What is concrete
100

Because of the reclining couple sarcophagus art historians believe that this culture believed in equal rights and independence for women.

What is Etruscan?

100
Known as the first emperor of Rome.
Who is Augustus
100
This Roman Emperor's tomb is marked by a spiral column that inludes 150 episodes.
Who is Trajan
200
This temple was designed by Iktinos and Kallilrates.
What is the Parthenon
200
The triangular top on the front of a classical style building.
What is a pediment
200

A sculpture of young woman or maiden in Greece

What is a Kore?

200

An emperor of the Byzantine Empire who was a patron for many Christian Churches including Hagia Sophia.

Who is Justinian

200

Earliest depiction of Jesus as the good shepherd is located here.

What is the Catacomb of Priscilla?

300
This church located in Instanbul was originally built as a fused basilica and central plan before being converted to a Mosque in the 15th century.
What is Hagia Sophia
300
Also known as the Collosseum and built to entertain 50,000 Roman spectators.
What is the Flavian Ampitheater
300

She was the wife and political advisor to Justinian

Who is Theodora?

300

He is depicted in a famous mosaic discovered in the ruins of Pompeii that shows the defeat of Persia against Darius III.

Who is Alexander the Great?

300

This greek marble stele depicts 2 woman with a dowry box and reflects women's place in society.

What is the grave stele of Hegeso

400
A centrally planned Church located in Ravenna with an octagon dome.
What is San Vitale
400

In a centrally planned church this is the corrider that forms a ring around the center.

What is an ambulatory

400

Religious depiction of Mary holding dying Jesus in her arms

What is a Pieta?

400

Christianity became a recognized religion of the Roman empire under his rule. He also moved the capital city to modern day Istanbul.

Who is Constantine?

400
In Latin it translates to "in the hollows"
What are catacombs
500

Cathedral that reflects styles from Early Gothic to High Gothic due to being rebuilt after a fire.

What is Chartres Cathedral?

500
In a basilca planned church the congregation enters through this area.
What is the Narthex
500

Byzantine Icon depicting the Virgin Mary as the "Bearer of God"

What is Theotokos?

500

She served as regent to her son King Louis IX of France and gifted him a moralized bible.

Who is Blanche of Castile?

500

This high relief marble coffin was created during a chaotic time in the history of the Roman empire

What is the Ludovisi Battle sarcophagus?