HUM 111 Test 2
True or False: The Persian wars brought and end to the Greek Golden Age.
False, the Peloponnesian Wars led an end to the Greek Golden Age.
what is Sophocles (496-406 BCE) known for?
Oedipus Rex and Antigone
What concept did the sculptures represent in the Parthenon?
{Greek} Civilization over Barbarism
Diocletian split the fracturing empire into two, technically four, separate empires. __________ and ___________ were both located in the east and west sides of the empires.
(Augustus and Caesar)
List two examples of how the Greek contributed to each of the areas listed below: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Poetry, Music
1) Painting: They introduced linear perspective and naturalist representation 2) sculpture: They introduced the use of a more natural depiction of the human body and the use of bronze for statues because it could hold it shape 3) architecture: They introduced the Doric and the Ionic styles of architecture. The Doric style was more formal while the Ionic was more of a relaxed and decorative style. 4) Poetry: They introduced lyric and epic poetry 5) Music: They introduced that music can have an effect on the morals and the emotions of the people.
How did the Greeks apply the Iliad and the Odyssey in everyday life? 1.by trying to follow the examples of the great heroes in the stories 2.by building great temples for their gods 3.by holding sporting contests in honor of their gods 4.by following the writing style of famous poets
1.
Match each of the following world religious traditions with a tenant shared with Christianity. A. A personal, household deity B. Descent into the underworld and resurrection C. the Messiah D. A man-god savior 1. Mithraism 2. Judaism 3. Greco-Roman Religion 4. Near Eastern Religion
1:D 2:C 3:A 4:B
The Roman Empire under King ________ was separated into ____, ruled by a(n) _________ and a(n) ________.
1st blank- Diocletian 2nd blank- two 2rd blank- Augustus/Caesar 4th blank- Augustus/Caesar
The arch of Constantine had _____ arches and used _____ which was "junk" from other places.
3 / spolia
The 1st Olympic Games, held in ____, were various athletic contests where all city-states participated and competed against one another.
776 BCE
At the Council of Nincaea this was agreed upon A. the basic tenants of Christianity B. Christianity's legal status in Rome C. the method of governance in east and west Rome D. the splitting of Rome into a east and west empire
A
From what piece of literature is the quote "Imagine the condition of men living in a sort of caverous chamber underground, with an entrance open to the light and a long passage all down the cave." A. The "Allegory of the Cave": from Plato's Republic B. Antigone C. "Peloponnesian Wars": from Thucydidies D. The Illiad
A
Hellenistic sculpture is best described as A. Emotive and dynamic B. Abstract and conceptual C. Static and emotionless D. Idealized and dignified
A
In what year did the Council of Nicaea take place? a. 325 b. 329 c. 350 d. 320
A
The Greek Golden age is known as one of the most _______ ages in the history of the world. A. Creative B. Philosophical C. War-Like D. Democratic
A
The Homeric epics describe... A. The capture of Troy by the Greeks B. The origins of the Olympic Games C. The wars between Athens and Sparta D. The wars between the Greeks and the Persians
A
The columns on the Colosseum are: a. Doric on the bottom, Ionic on the second story, and Corinthian on the third story b. Ionic on the bottom, Doric on the second story, and Corinthian on the third story c. Ionic on every story d. Ionic on the bottom, Corinthian on the second story, and Doric on the third story
A
What folk tribe invaded the Italian peninsula and founded the city of Rome? A. Latins B. Etruscans C. Greeks D. Phoenicians
A
Which Greek tragedian introduced the idea of developing plot through character action? a. Sophocles b. Euripides c. Aeschylus d. Socrates
A
Which Roman structure resembles the Palace of Persepolis, and how does it do this?
A
Which is NOT a possible reason for the collapse of the Roman Empire? a.) The Punic Wars b.) Governmental difficulties for controlling the large empire c.) Increasing gap between the rich and the poor d.) Soil exhausting
A
Which of these famous Romans was not a member of the Second Triumvirate? A. Pompey B. Lepidus C. Antony D.Octavian
A
Who created the idea of popular assembly of citizens, council of five hundred, and board of ten generals? A. Solon B. Cleisthnes C. Pericles D. Anavesos
A
Match the event with the year in which it happened A. 776 BC B. 31 BC C. 313 D. 325 AD 1. Council of Nicaea. 2. Battle of Actium, Octavian defeats Mark Antony and Cleopatra. 3. First Olympics. 4. Edict of Milan.
A. 776 BC - 3. First Olympics B. 31 BC - 2.Battle of Actium, Octavian defeats Mark Antony and Cleopatra C. 313 - 4. Edict of Milan D. 325 AD - 1. Council of Nicaea
Vespasian (c. AD 69-79) is known for (select all that apply): A. being a kind ruler B. burning down the city of Rome C. building the Colosseum in Rome (c. 72-80 CE) D. taking land for his own personal use
A/C
What were the accomplishments of Trajan. Mark all that apply. A. First mall B. Pantheon C. Meditations D. single column (for victory)
A/D
Please match the dates with the correct event number: A. The Roman republic. B. The collapse of the republic. C. The Roman empire. D. The fall of Rome. 1. 476 A.D. 2. 30 B.C. -- 180 A.D. 3. 133 B.C. -- 30 B.C. 4. 509 B.C. -- 133 B.C.
A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1
Which of the following led to the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A. Bureaucratic corruption and impersonalism between rich and poor B. The Pax Romana facilitated safe travel by land and sea throughout the empire C. The Edict of Milan in 313 CE D. The easy-to-understand message of Jesus, one of redemption and personal immortality
ABCD
what is Aeschylus (c. 525-456 BCE) know for?
Advanced plot through sonorous chorus
A Roman "forum" was essentially (a)/ (an) A) Place of worship B) Marketplace C) Residential area D) Athletic grounds
B
Alexander the Great is a difficult figure for historians to evaluate because A. He died young and did not leave an heir B. So many legends grew up around him during his lifetime but were written down much later C. Art was produced in huge quantities by various workshops, making it difficult to determine his true likeness D. His military victories are not well known, except for minor skirmishes
B
Hesiod's Theogony compares to __________. A. Hammurabi and Shamash (the sun god) B. Joseph and Moses C. The Nile River and Pharaoh D. Gilgamesh and the serpent
B
In Christ as Good Shepherd, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, what is different about how Christ is represented? Which does not belong? A) He has a halo now. B) He has rays of light coming from him. C) His shepherd's staff looks like a cross. D) He is wearing imperial garment.
B
In the early Christian period, not many sculptures of Christ were found because a. many did not believe in the messiah b. the 2nd commandment forbid the creation of idols, especially in sculpture form c. sculptures were not popular during this time d. sculpture took more time and effort than painting
B
In which chronological succession do the following rulers appear correctly according to the time of their reign? A. Vespasian,Caesar Augustus, Marcus Aurelius, Nero B. Nero, Vespasian, Marcus Aurelius, Constantine C. Constantine, Vespasian, Nero, Caesar Augustus D. Marcus Aurelius, Nero, Vespasian, Constantine
B
On the breastplate of Augustus of Prima Porta, what do Hispania and Persia represent? A. Day and Night B. West and East C. Sun and Moon D. Heavens and Earth
B
Peloponnesian Wars led to the defeat of the ______ and the end of the _____________. A) Sparta, Hellenistic Period B) Athens, Greek Golden Age C) Persians, Greek Golden Age D) Etruscans, Hellenistic Period
B
Regarding humanist philosophy, which of the following best describes the transition of Greek philosophy for at least two centuries? A) The transition from negativity to positivity B) The transition from the examination of matter to the exploration of mind C) The transition from emotional desires to physical desires D) The transition from good to evil
B
The Greek "polis" was a A. well-armed militia of all adult men aged 21 to 60 B. collective group or community organized around a city C. central marketplace close to the harbor D. protected area around a temple
B
The geographic site of Rome has many advantages, including A. Ample supplies of raw elements and materials, like wood and coal B. Hills that increase the defensibly of the city C. A large harbor that housed a formidable navy D. A river too broad for enemies to cross
B
The greek philosophers flourished because which of the following influences? a. Religion b. Democracy c. Literature d. New discoveries
B
The main theme of the Roman arches is a. The gods b. Victory c. Heritage from Greece d. Augustus Caesar
B
The origins of Greek democracy can be identified, in part, in the rule of the Athenian aristocrat A. Polykleitos B. Solon C. Hippocrates D. Sulla
B
The system of proportions known as the "Golden Section" or "Golden Ration" is expressed numerically by _____. A. 3.141592 B. 1.618:1 C. Neither A nor B
B
The three Punic Wars were fought between ________ and ________ for the domination and control over the Mediterranean. A. Rome and Greece B. Rome and Carthage C. Sicily and Pompeii D. Greece and the Etruscans
B
The upper triangular portion of the ancient Greek buildings are called ___________ a.) The porch roof b.) The pediment c.) The fibula d.) The fasces
B
Wars fought for dominance of western Mediterranean are known as what type of wars? A) Peloponnesian War B) Punic Wars C) Gallic Wars D) Trojan Wars
B
What does the sculpture of the Centuar and the Lapith from the Parthenon represent? A. It represents the Greek (Lapith) taking control over the Persians (Centuar). B. It represents Greek (Lapith) struggle to resist being overtaken by the Persians (Centuars) C. It represents the Greeks as Centaurs D. It represents the Greek (Centaur) struggle to resist being over taken by the Persians (Lapith)
B
What established the humanistic direction of Greek philosophy for at least two centuries? Regarding humanist philosophy, which of the following best describes the transition of Greek philosophy for at least two centuries? A) The transition from negativity to positivity B) The transition from the examination of matter to the exploration of mind C) The transition from emotional desires to physical desires D) The transition from good to evil
B
What new building material was effectively used by the Romans in the colosseum and Roman aqueduct? a. Round arches b. Concrete c. Corinthian columns d. Caryatids
B
What was the name for the defensive alliance named after island of Delos, formed by Pericles that fought against the Persians in the Persian Wars? a) Attalids b) Delian League c) Ptolemies d) Cleisthenes
B
What year was the first Olympic Games held? a. 773 (BC) b. 776 (BC) c. 676 (BC) d. 668 (BC)
B
When the concept of idealization reappears in Roman art, which era of Greek art had the most influence? a. Iron Age b. Classical Period c. Hellenistic Period d. Archaic Period
B
Which acronym reflects the correct chronological order of the three famous Greek philosophers Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle? a. PSA b. SPA c. ASP d. SAP e. APS
B
Which of the following Hellenistic Philosophy truly matches the thoughts that happiness depended on avoiding all forms of physical excess and gods played no part in human life? A. Stoicism B. Epicureanism C. Skepticism D. Cynicism
B
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Donna Velata painting , found in the catacombs of St. Priscilla? a) Painting shows a greater emphasis on the spiritual sense. b) Just like the sculpture of Aphrodite of Knidos, it represents the idealized embodiment of the female body. c) It shows the silent prayer gesture, which became prominent in Christian art later on. d) There is a personification of paradise surrounding the veiled woman.
B
Who battled Octavian at Actium for control of the Roman Empire? A. Brutus B. Mark Antony and Cleopatra C. Julius Caesar D. Alexander the Great
B
Who defeats Marc Antony in Egypt in 31 B.C.E.? A) Julius Caesar B) Octavian C) Leonidas D) Cleopatra
B
Who established the canon of twenty-seven writings referred to as the New Testament? a. Paul b. Council of Nicaea c. The Pharisee leaders d. Council of the early Roman-Christians
B
Who was Socrates's student? A: a. Aristotle b. Plato c. Pericles d. Octavian
B
What did the winners of the olympic games receive as a reward? Select all that apply a. Financial Reward b. Amphoras filled with olive oil c. Garlands consisting of wild olive or laurel leaves d. Enthusiastic acclaim of Greek painters and poets
B,C,D
How often were theatrical performances held in the city of Athens? A.) Every 4 years B.) Twice annually C.) Once a week D.) Twice a month
B-- Twice annually.
What goddess was the Perachora dedicated to? A. Aphrodite B. Hera C. Athena D. Nike
B. Hera
Which nation became the first to adopt Christianity and is considered to have Christianity as their longest, unbroken national religion? A. Rome B. Armenia C. Egypt D. Greece E. None of the above
B. In 301 AD, Armenia became the world's first nation to adopt Christianity and is known to have Christianity as their long, unbroken religion since then.
Where does most of Greek art appear? A. Sculptures B. Vases C. Frescoes D. Mosaics
B. Vases. The most significant amount of Greek art is found on vases.
During which of the following periods were works of art created in great number following the end of the Bronze Age? a. the Classical period b. the Geometric period c. the Archaic period d. the Hellenistic period
B: the Geometric period is usually characterized by vases and architecture (temples) painted with geometric patterns or scenes of funerary processions.
Define the term Patricians. A.) First citizen B.) Large scale plantation C.) Large land owners D.) Small land owners
C
From which civilization did early Christianity's biggest religious rival originate? A) Greece B) Phrygia C) Persia D) Egypt
C
The Early Christian Period is marked by a few changes and new forms of art, architecture, and literature. Which of the following does not belong? A) Naturalism to Spiritualism B) Narrative to Religious Allegory C) Symbolism to Narrative D) Rational to Mystical
C
The First Triumvirate consisted of who? A - Pompey, Antony, and Lepidus? B - Antony, Lepidus, and Augustus? C - Pompey, Crassus, Julius Caesar? D - There was never a first triumvirate!
C
The Second Triumvirate consisted of: a) Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes b) Socrates, Plato, Aristotle c) Anthony, Lepidus, Octavian d) Pompey, Crassus, Caesar
C
The ruler of the gods and goddesses in Mount Olympus was: a) Poseidon b) Athena c) Zeus d) Agamemnon
C
Vase painting from the Geometric Period has often been found in this context: A. temple B. shipwreck C. burial D. household
C
What analogy did Plato use to define the Ultimate Good? A) Like a river, the form of Good flows to those that are willing to compromise their lives and bring about peace. B)Like a mountain, the form of Good stands tall and is easily recognizable but only a few are capable of allowing their minds reach this greatness. C)Like the sun, the form of Good illuminates all that is intelligible and makes possible the mind's perception of Forms as objects of thought. D) Like the stars, the form of Good illuminates all that is intelligible and makes possible the mind's perception of Forms as objects of thought.
C
What monumental architecture was destroyed in the war commemorated by the Arch of Titus? a) Parthenon b) Colosseum c) Temple of Solomon d) Pyramids of Giza
C
When did Octavian defeat Mark Antony? A. 35 B.C. B. 33 B.C. C. 31 B.C. D. 29 B.C.
C
Where is the Great Olive Tree, given by Athena, stored? a. Parthenon b. Propylaia c. Erechtheion d. Temple of Athena Nike
C
Which School of Thought valued plain living and perfect union of body and mind? A. Skepticism B. Cynicism C. Epicureanism D. Stoicism
C
Which of the following did Greek drama not address the relationship between? a) The individual b) The gods c) The enemy d) The community
C
Which of the following is NOT a theme of the play Antigone by Sophocles? a. Female willpower versus male authority b. Conflict between the rights of an individual and the laws of the state c. Human goodness and quest for everlasting life d. Divine and human law
C
Which of the following is not a characteristic of there Pantheon? A: It was dedicated to the seven planetary deities B: It is characterized by an oculus and rotunda C: It is characterized by its asymmetry D: It has a very evident harmony among its proportions
C
Which of the following is not an accurate depiction of the fresco of the Good Shepherd located in the catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter? a) Christ when he was in his youth b) Christ in the second coming c) King David d) The Roman God Apollo
C
Which of these monuments best mirrors the Classical style? A.) Temple of Athena Nike B.) Erechtheion C.) Parthenon D.) Chalkotheke
C
Who is known to have said "Eureka"? A. Euclid B. Alexander the Great C. Archimedes D. Aristarchus
C
Why is cupid with a dolphin in many Roman sculptures? a.) Dolphins are a symbol of love b.) It is a symbol of peace, similar to the dove and olive branch but in Roman terms c.) Venus, Cupid's mother, is always seen with a dolphin so it displays Cupid traveling with the presence of his mother d.) Cupid's love is transported through water symbolizing the bow and arrow
C
Why were the Punic Wars fought? A. The struggle of the order between the patricians and the plebians. B. Virgil's Aeneid sparked a feud between Carthage and Rome. C. For dominance of the Mediterranean. D. Athens and Sparta attacked each other when Pericles decided to take the treasury out of the island of Delios to rebuild the Parthenon.
C
Which of the following ruler's legacies could be best compared to those of the great Persian ruler Cyrus the Great? a) King Agememnon b) Sargon the Great c) Ceasr Vespasian d) Ceasar Nero e) Alexander the Great
C) Cesar Vespanian's legacy, in addition to the construction of the Collesium, included returning the land taken by Cesar Nero to the people of Rome where it rightly belonged. This similar legacy can be compared to Cyrus the Great's destruction of Babylon and his return all of the Babylonian captives to thier homeland. Both Cyrus and Vespasian helped restore their empires back to their full potential.
Who was the ruler after the Julio-Claudians that is described as a kind emperor that shared the land with all of his people? What significant piece of architecture was created under his reign and is still standing today? A. Augustus; Prima Porta B. Julius Caesar; The Forum C. Vespasian; The Colosseum D. Nero; Domus Aurea
C. Vespasian; The Colosseum. Vespasian was a kind ruler who gave land to all the people and had The Colosseum built under his empire.
Which sculpture combines elements of Greek, Roman, and early Christian art? Orans Apollo of Veii Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus Augustus of Primaporta
C: This piece of art featured registers containing Biblical figures dressed in Roman attire. Each register was surronded by Corinthian columns, which are essentially an element of Greek architecture.
During the ___________ period, artists replaced the black-figured style which the human body was left the color of the clay and the ground was painted black.
Classical Period (480-323 B.C.E.)
During the Archaic period, the Greeks had founded numerous colonies around the Mediterranean basin, the most significant of which were located in... A. Syria and the Black Sea B. France and North Africa C. Egypt and Palestine D. Anatolia and Italy
D
During the Early Christian Period which of the following did individuals begin to NO longer focus on: A) Focus from naturalism and realism to spiritualism and abstraction B) From rational to mystical and spiritual C) From narrative to religious allegory and symbolism D) From Idealism to materialism
D
Socrates most famous pupil was... A. None of the above B. Aristotle C. Pythagoras D. Plato
D
The Dead Sea Scrolls were thought to have been complied by which of the following religious sects? A. Sadducees B. Rabbis C. Pharisees D. Essenes
D
The Deeds of the Divine Augustus was written by: A. Livia B. Nero C. Julius Caesar D. Augustus
D
The coinage used during the time of Julius Caesar was significant because? A. It signified the end of the Roman Republic B. It had Julius Caesar's image printed on it C. No deity was centered on it D. All of the above
D
The fourth century B.C.E (the Hellenistic Age) was a turbulent era marked by rivalry and warfare among ______________. A) The Roman Empire B) The Athenian Empire C) The Roman Republic D) Greek city-states
D
What Greek philosopher founded the world's first school of philosophy called the Academy? a. Pythagoras b. Aristotle c. Hippocrates d. Plato e. Socrates
D
What is significant about the date 31 BCE? a) Octavian defeats Antony in Egypt in 31 BCE b) The Ptolemaic dynasty and the kingdom of Alexander The Great ended in 31 BCE c)The Roman Empire started in 31 BCE d) All of the above
D
What is the significance of the Basilica in Rome? a. It was a governmental meeting place similar to the Parthenon. b. It was used as a model for the architecture of Christian churches. c. It allowed honor to hierarchical figures by giving them a separate entry way than normal citizens. d. All of the above.
D
What was one reason for the start of the Peloponnesian Wars? A) Chauvinism B) The battle of Marathon C) Pericles and his imperialistic efforts to dominate the Delian League. D) Both A and C
D
What was the structure called that was the model for many of the early Christian churches? A. Pantheon B. Vespatron C. Priscilla D. Basilica
D
Which emperor was known for dividing the empire into 2? a. Vespasian b. Titus c. Trajan d. Diocletian
D
Which of the following School of Thoughts became more influential among Roman intellectuals? A. Skepticism B. Cynicism C. Epicureanism D. Stoicism
D
Which of the following is NOT part of the Acropolis at Athens? A. Erechtheion B. Temple of Athena Nike C. Parthenon D. Temple of Apollo
D
Which of the following is true about Thucydides History of the Peloponnesian Wars (410 BCE) ? A. It contained Pericles Funerary Speech B. It analyzed human motives and reactions C. It was one of the first writings about democracy D. All of the above E. Both A and B
D
Which of the following were qualities of Etruscan tombs? A. Arranged like a home B. Had the subjects in comfortable actions (ex: dining, sleeping) C. Had inscriptions commonly dedicated to women D. All of the above
D
Which two gods were thought to have competed for the patronage of the city of Athens? A. Zeus and Athena B. Poseidon and Nike C. Zeus and Aphrodite D. Athena and Poseidon
D
Who was the official court sculptor of Alexander the Great? A. Pericles B. Aristotle C. Sophocles D. Lysippos
D
Why was it such a struggle for Christianity to be approved by the Romans? A.) Since it was a polytheistic religion B.) Since the Christians refused to worship the Roman Emperor as divine C.) Refused to worship the Roman Gods D.) Both B and C
D
Which Hellenistic ideology was most heavily adopted into Roman philosophy? A. Skepticism B. Epicureanism C. Cynicism D. Stoicism
D, Stoicism.
What temple was the epitome of Roman architecture? A. Colosseum B. Pont du Gard C. Basilica of Maxentius D. Pantheon
D, the Pantheon. The Pantheon uses a variety of Roman architecture techniques, including Classic principles of symmetry, technological advancements of cement, spacial design, archways and domes, and an oculus or "eye" that lets in light and air. The Pantheon has Greek elements, such as Doric orders, but embodies the Roman spirit by being large in size for propaganda an using curves to create architecture rather than right angles.
The growth in building _______ marks this Geometric Period in which they were used to house gods and statues. A. Churches B. Temples C. Towers D. Sanctuaries
D. Sanctuaries
The word for democracy comes from the Greek words _______ which means people and _______ which means power or rule by.
Demos, Kratia
Emperor ________ divided the Roman Empire in half as a means of more efficiently administrating a vast territory.
Diocletian
What kind of temple is the Athena Parthenos inside and out?
Doric
Augustus' stance and physical proportion's are modeled after ______________ by Polycleitus.
Doryphorus
The _________________ was a law made by Constantine in 313 that declared Christianity a legal religion in the Roman Empire.
Edict of Milan
_____ and _____ were the first to adopt Christianity.
Ethiopia, Armenia
True or False: The Ionic order, the most ordinate of the orders, is characterized by capitals consisting of acanthus leaves.
False, The Corinthian is the most ordinate of the others, while the Ionic order is delicate and ornamental.
True or False: Theocratic government allowed philosophy to flourish, and, therefore, allowed Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to come up with the ideas of ideal forms and virtue
False: Democracy is what allowed philosophy to flourish. the Hellenistic Period had a shift in government from theocratic to a democracy.
True or False: Q: Pindar's odes claim that chance leads to victory.
False; his odes claim that ability, not chance, leads to victory.
The portrait bust of Livia, Augustus' wife, is idealized and modeled after whom?
Goddess of love, Venus in Rome or Aphrodite in Greece
what is Aristotle (384-322) known for?
Golden mean & Ethics
How is Etruscan art (not including sculptures) different from Greek art? How is Etruscan art similar to Egyptian art?
Greek does not use a variety of colors. The background is a clayish brown, and the bodies are black with a gold-like outlining. Etruscans do not pay attention to detail of the body like the Greeks do (abdomen, thighs, biceps etc.). Instead, the shift their focus to the setting at which they depicted people in. Quite often you will see trees, foliage and parts of buildings behind one or two people. Etruscans also enjoyed the variety of skin tones within the pictures. Men were depicted as darker skinned, and women were depicted lighter skinned. Egyptians seemed to have influenced the posture of Etruscan are in that Etruscans have their chest opened up to the viewer, but their legs angled left or right. It isn't uncommon to see Etruscan people depicted in the common Egyptian stance, but being a different civilization the Etruscans slowly added more life into the peoples movements (dancing, one foot in the air, head turned backwards, holding hands etc).
Virgil's Aeneid was a continuation of the __________?
Homeric Epics
___________, ____________, and _____________ are hallmarks of Greek art.
Humanism, Realism, and Idealism are hallmarks of Greek art.
what is Socrates (c. 470-399) known for?
Humanist philosopher who believed in absolute nature of truth and justice
what is Aristophanes (c. 450-388 BCE) known for?
Inventive wit, directed against Athenian politics & Lysistrata
Born during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus, ________ was crucified c. A.D. 30 and most of what we know of him derives from four gospels.
Jesus of Nazareth
Hippocrates is known as the father of ________ and the father of ______ ______.
Medicine, Medical Ethics
The three group of plays from Sophocles include______,_______ and ___________?
Oedipus the king, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone
According to mythology, explain how Pergamon and Rome had a common origin?
Pergamon is a name for Troy which is the home of Aeneas, who escaping from Troy, was a founder of the Roman state. The Romans supported Pergamon but tried to limit its power. Pergamon supported the Romans against the Seleucids and especially against Antiochus III.
In order to answer two central questions "What is the meaning of justice?" and "What is the nature of a just society?", Plato introduce a theory of knowledge that is both _____ and ______.
Plato's most famous treatise, the Republic, ask two central questions: "What is the meaning of justice?" and "What is the nature of a just society?" In trying to answer these questions, Plato introduces a theory of knowledge that is both visionary and dogmatic.
Who wrote the Life of Alexander the Great? What does the story of Alexander taming of the extremely fierce horse symbolize (think major themes)?
Plutarch, civilization over barbarism
what is Euripides (480-406 BCE) known for?
Psychological portraits of his characters
Match the followings with the correct correspondence 1) Ptolemics a) Macedonia and part of Greece 2) Seleucids b) Egypt 3) Antigonids c) Near East to India
Ptolemics, Egypt Seleucids, Near East to India Antagonids, Macedonia and part of Greece
Who were the four generals that succeeded Alexander the Great and what part of the world were they in charge of?
Ptolomes: Egypt Seleucids: Near East to India Antigonids: Macedonia and Part of Greece Porgamon: North Western Asian Minor
The Etruscan people buried their dead in decorated stone coffins called _________.
Sarcophagi
A Hellenized Jew from Asia Minor named _____ became a passionate convert to Christianity and spread the teaching of Jesus to Jews and Gentiles.
Saul (Paul)
The Roman statue of Augustus of Primaporta is modeled after the Greek statue of _______ by Polykleitos.
Spear Bearer (Doryphoros)
In his book Life of Alexander the Great Plutarch stated that the only way to security is to proceed with ______ and ________.
Spirit and magnanimity
What was the Roman's first civil code and what was it's purpose?
The Twelve Tables of Law. The purpose was to provide Roman with a legal code to follow. This lasted about 1,000 years. It was the first type of civil law code Rome had ever really seen so it was not fixed, as it varied in opinions and how justice was given. The acts of the Assembly and Senate were also added to the Twelve Tables of Law.
What style of architecture were the Parthenon columns designed after? 1) Classical 2) Doric 3) Ionic 4) Hellenistic
The answer is Doric due to the stylized frill that shows on the top of the column.
Which Roman structure included three different structures of columns and had assigned seating?
The collesium
Why did most art in the Early Christian Period lack titles and references to Christianity?
The second commandment does not support the worship of idols. This sparked controversy because Christians did not wish to worship false gods or "cult statues." Christianity in early art was depicted mainly through symbolism and references, but never referenced directly.
What made Clearstory's possible?
The windows at the top were only possible due to the large archways.
what is Plato (c. 428-347) known for?
Theory of Forms and the "Allegory of the Cave" from The Republic
Contrast the Greek temple and Mesopotamian ziggurat.
They are muck alike, both were a communal symbol of reverence for the gods. But, the ziggurat enforced the separation of priesthood and populace, the Greek temple united religious and secular domains.
What is the significance of the date 476 CE?
This date is the when the Roman Empire collapsed.
The Pliny letter to _______ shows Pliny's first encounter with _________ and the Roman Empire's attitude and policy toward the Church. It identifies the ________ as a distinct religious group.
Trajan, Christians, Christians
T/F - The Second Triumvirate, 43 BCE was a system of check and balances between Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian (Augustus)
True
True or False Greek culture shifted from God-central world to man-central world.
True
True or false: Virgil's Aeneid was a literary epic and was not the product of an oral tradition.
True. Instead of being recited orally through generations, Aeneid was a written epic.
What is the term given to the relationship between an idea or image in the old testament related to an idea or image in the new testament?
Typology
Kouros means __________ and usually found in _________ and ___________ context.
Young boy, grave and funerary
Which architectural structure marks the upper end of the Roman Forum and commemorates the last days of the Jewish Wars? a) Arch of Titus b) Trajan's Victory Column c) Pont du Gard d) Maison Carrée
a) Arch of Titus commemorates the end of the Jewish Wars. The wars were fought by emperors Vespasian and Titus.
The Greeks had two ______ of music. The _______ was encouraged for kid's education, because it was said to inspire ________. The _______ was discouraged for kid's because it was though to ________.
a. modes b. Dorian mode c. courage d. Lydian mode e. arouse sensuality
One of the most remarkable playwrights of the Classical Greek period was: a. Socrates b. Sophocles c. Plato d. Aristotle
b. Sophocles
Roman Architecture was the first to use: A. Stone B. Concrete C. Wood D. Clay
b. concrete
Catacombs are cities of the dead and where Christians ______________
buried their dead
T or F : All physical labor was done by a class of unfree workers called helots, the captives of Athen's local wars.
false (Sparta not Athens)
The performance of Greek plays were likely associated with ___________ _______.
healing cults
What is the large entry aisle called?
nave
The word democracy comes from Greek words meaning "rule by the _______ .
people
Early Christian art was often afigural -- without figures -- due to the mandate found in the _______ commandment in the book of Exodus.
second
On Junius Bassus' sarcophagus there are ten registers that display scenes being compared from the Old Testament to the New Testament. The term for this comparison is __________.
typology
The later Roman Republic detailed their sculptures using the style of _______ in order to reflect the body's scars, wrinkles, and imperfections.
verism (true to life)