Archaeology of Site
Palmyrene Culture
Art and Architecture
The Palmyrene Empire
Lucky Dip
100
In which modern country is Palmyra located?
DOUBLE POINTS: What is Palmyra called by locals?
Syria.
BONUS: Tadmur
100
Was Palmyrene religion mainly influence by Eastern or Western beliefs?
Eastern. Some gods were presented in Greek or Roman style but the major gods were Syro-Phoenician and Mesopotamian in origin.
100
Was Palmyrene architecture mainly influenced by Eastern or Western traditions?
Western
100
In what century was the Palmyrene empire at its peak?
3rd Century CE (270-273)
100
What was a caravan?
A group of people traveling together, often for the purposes of trade.
200
What building is shown in the image:
Roman Theatre
200
What were the official languages of Palmyra?
Greek and Aramaic
200
What is a bas-relief?
A sculpture which is created on a flat background with figures having a 3D effect.
200
What title was Odaenathus given by the Romans?
HINT: Meant "great" or "magnificent"
Augustus
200
Why was Palmyra in such an advantageous geographical position? (2 reasons)
- Oasis
- Location in regards to Silk Road trade
- Protection from natural barriers
300
What kind of column is this?
Corinthian
300
Which key North African Roman province did Zenobia capture?
Egypt
400
Who was the Roman emperor that defeated Zenobia and ended the period of Palmyrene dominance?
Aurelian