History
What century did the Roman conquest begin?
III
The entire city of Italica is set up how (what do we see from an aerial view)?
A rectangular or square shape with linear lines (streets) running through.
The Exedra building is known as... (two things)
One of the largest buildings in Italica and known for having a structure that surrounds a central patio.
What activity is the amphitheater known for?
Fighting of the Gladiators
The city of Italica played such a crucial in what?
Political, military, and economic life during the height of the Roman empire
What is the first Roman settlement in the Iberian area?
Italica
How many entries are there into the city?
Four. North, east, south, and west.
What is the purpose of a building like Exedra?
Functions were dedicated to things like gatherings and meetings.
What is the shape and structure of the amphitheater?
Oval shape built up by some ashlars, well-cut stone, and decorated with marble.
An important part of Roman art was the sculpture, what were the three kinds of sculpture we could find at Italica or the Palace of Lebrija? What material was used for sculptures?
Bust/torso view, full body, or relief. Sculptures crafted from marble and stone, and even bronze and clay.
In how many stages and how long did the Roman conquest take?
Took place in three stages, over the period of two centuries.
The meeting point or middle of the crossing linear roads is called...?
Forum
Stone or brick, with semicurcular arches.
The middle pit where the wild animals were held or filled with water was also known as...
Fossa bestiaries
What were the names of the two notable emperors who came from the Roman empire?
Trajan and Hadrian
The implementation of Roman language (Latin), religion, law, construction of cities, and more is called what?
What was the approximate population of Italica?
About 10,000 people.
An opus sectile is what? It's meaning is given by what?
A mosaic made with pieces of marble, usually giving meaning with a representation of geometric motifs.
What was the maximum occupancy of the amphitheater?
Close to 25,000 people, meaning nearby towns and cities made their way to the amphitheater as well
The era of Roman civilization and architecture was influenced by what two groups?
Greek and Etruscan