IHUM 201 Exam 2 MC
What elements of the Temple of Portunus did the Romans borrow from the Etruscans? elevated podium and columned porch ionic order for frieze and columns peripheral temple form and freestanding columns sculpted entablature
elevated podium and columned porch
Portrait sculptures during the Roman Republic were only made for the consuls. never made for living individuals. extremely realistic. very idealized.
extremely realistic
The City of God was an attempt to ______. describe a vision Augustine had had of heaven give instruction on how to build Zion formulate an all-embracing philosophy of history defend the merits of a wholly Christian society
formulate an all-embracing philosophy of history
Which of the following forms is NOT polyphonic? parallel organum gregorian chant free organum motets
gregorian chant
Feeling that he is dying, Roland says a lengthy farewell to Durendal, who is his wife his sword his son his best friend
his sword
What is the meaning of the Greek word "icon" (eikon)? vision image symbol message
image
What is the name for the sections of The Song of Roland? laisses cantos lays gestes stanzas
laisses
Characters in Roman comedy are usually members of what group of people? upper class the gods the nobility middle and lower class
middle and lower class
The ruling principle in the Stoic universe is order. chance. free will. piety.
order
A simple story taught by Christ to illustrate spiritual principles is called a(n) analogy. parable. allegory. myth.
parable.
What is the term used to describe early polyphony where the voices maintain the same musical interval while singing the same melody? parallel organum free organum motet melismatic organum
parallel organum
What is a relic? a religious memorial sculpture which is housed in the apse of a cathedral part of a holy person's body or belongings used as an object of reverence a symbolic artwork or object which serves to remind churchgoers of Christ's sacrifice an object that is dedicated and the donated by a saint for use in church ordinances
part of a holy person's body or belongings used as an object of reverence
Who were the troubadours? wandering minstrels monks who wrote historical chronicles poets who wrote the <i>chansons de gestes</i> poets (including nobility) who wrote love songs
poets (including nobility) who wrote love songs
For the Stoics, the thing that all human beings share is ________. love a common ancestry the soul reason
reason
In what part of the monastery were illuminated manuscripts produced? chapter house refectory cloister scriptorium
scriptorium
As an adolescent, Augustine's most significant vice was dishonesty. blasphemy. fighting with people at school. sexual immorality.
sexual immorality.
Augustine claims that he learned how to speak so that he could say the prayers his parents taught him. so that he could get things he wanted. to participate in games with his friends. in order to express love for his parents.
so that he could get things he wanted
Augustine first started praying to please his teachers. to please his parents. because he felt a love for God at a young age. so that he wouldn't be beaten at school.
so that he wouldn't be beaten at school.
The Stoics called those things that we have no control over the externals. the divine. the accidentals. the universals.
the externals
Which of the following is a distinctive characteristic of Gothic architecture? the pointed arch the apse the clerestory the barrel vault
the pointed arch
Who was Emperor Justinian? the ruler of the western Roman Empire in the sixth century the ruler of the eastern Roman Empire in the sixth century the foremost champion of Aristotelian thinking in his day the ruler of the Visigoths in the sixth century
the ruler of the eastern Roman Empire in the sixth century
In the tympanum of Chartres Cathedral that depicts Mary as the Seat of Wisdom, what surrounds her in the archivolts? the symbols of the evangelists (the writers of the Gospels) the signs of the zodiac the symbols of the different regions of the earth the symbols of the seven liberal arts
the symbols of the seven liberal arts
In the Gothic style, what is the name for the building level between the nave arcade and the clerestory? the pier the ambulatory the rib vault the triforium
the triforium
In addition to his high opinion of his military might, Pyrgopolynices also fancies himself a philosopher. prides himself on his celibacy and chastity. enjoys acting in plays. thinks that women can't resist him.
thinks that women can't resist him.
What does the mysterious lady ask of King Arthur? to marry her to give her money to make up for all she has spent on traveling to punish Sir Launfal because he has betrayed her to release Sir Launfal to her
to release Sir Launfal to her
What typical characteristics of Roman comedy do we see in The Braggart Soldier? a setting in the mythical past the triumph of the stern, moral characters lofty, poetic language use of stock characters
use of stock characters
The poem specifies that Roland is valorous and proud, but adds that Oliver is handsome wise swift righteous
wise
What does the Hebrew word messiah mean? "savior" "good one" "appointed lord" "anointed one"
"anointed one"
What is the Arian controversy? A dispute over whether Jesus was distinct from the God the Father and the Holy Ghost or not A racist persecution by the Christians of ethnic groups within the Byzantine Empire A debate over whether or not religious icons are blasphemous A challenge to the lack of separation between Church and State under Justinian's rule
A dispute over whether Jesus was distinct from the God the Father and the Holy Ghost or not
Why does Aeneas get so angry at Turnus? Because Turnus killed Pallas Because Aeneas wants to marry Lavinia Because the gods favored Turnus over him Because Turnus questioned his courage
Because Turnus killed Pallas
The interior decoration of San Vitale is in which style? Hellenistic Late Roman Byzantine Gothic
Byzantine
What city was the center of imperial life in the Roman Empire in the fifth and early sixth centuries? Rome Ravenna Venice Constantinople
Constantinople
What convinces Aeneas to flee with his family instead of leaving them to fight the Greeks? His father's wisdom convinces him that they should go. He is secretly afraid to die. He has been instructed by the king of Troy to evacuate the survivors. Divine signs (a flame that appears and a shooting star) indicate that he should leave.
Divine signs (a flame that appears and a shooting star) indicate that he should leave
Which emperor established Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire? Emperor Constantine Octavius Caesar Emperor Pliny Pompey the Great
Emperor Constantine
Which emperor in AD 312 issued in Milan a decree of toleration for Christianity (and other religions)? Emperor Diocletian Emperor Constantine Emperor Justinian Emperor Romulus
Emperor Constantine
In the poem, Aeneas is often referred to as Father Aeneas Founder Aeneas Excellent Aeneas Pious Aeneas
Father Aeneas
What are the hallmark features of Romanesque architecture? Greek-cross design, decorated with mosaics Fortress-like appearance, rounded arches, small windows Pointed arches, stained-glass windows Constructed of concrete, use of rounded arch
Fortress-like appearance, rounded arches, small windows
What was the name of the large open space in the center of Rome used for meetings of the Senate and the assemblies of the people? Forum Great Hall Tribune Pantheon
Forum
Who is Pinabel? Roland's son Ganelon's kinsman and champion Roland's fiancée Charlemagne's best knight
Ganelon's kinsman and champion
Augustine addresses his autobiography to whom? himself the Roman Emperor unbelievers God
God
The Pantheon is to ancient Roman Architecture as the _________ is to Byzantine Architecture Mausoleum of Galla Placida The Basilica of St. Sernin Hagia Sophia Church of San Vitale
Hagia Sophia
What happens to Sir Launfal at the end of the story? The lady abandons him for not keeping his word. He becomes king after Arthur's death. He and the lady go away to Avalon. He dies in combat.
He and the lady go away to Avalon.
What causes the death of Roland? He is overwhelmed by a number of enemy soldiers. He blows his horn so strongly that his temples burst. He is killed in single combat with Ganelon. His horse panics and throws him.
He blows his horn so strongly that his temples burst.
In The Braggart Soldier, why is the young woman Philocomasium with the soldier? She was entrusted to him by her mother. She thinks that he is handsome and left her former lover for him. He carried her off against her will from Athens. She is a common slave and was purchased by him.
He carried her off against her will from Athens.
In "The Lay of the Nightingale," what does the husband do to the nightingale? He catches it and kills it. He finds a mate for it so that there will be more. He tames it and gives it to his wife as a pet. He attempts to silence it, but is unsuccessful.
He catches it and kills it.
Why did Justinian close the last surviving Platonic academy? He had a personal vendetta against one of its teachers. He considered it to be a pagan institution. He considered the academy useless given the illiterate population. He believed it had become corrupted, but he intended to reopen it in the future.
He considered it to be a pagan institution.
How does Palaestrio contrive to have the two young lovers pursue their relationship? He swaps places with his master. He disguises his master and smuggles him into the other house. He carries messages back and forth for them. He creates a hole in the wall between the two houses.
He creates a hole in the wall between the two houses.
Which is true regarding Charlemagne and education? He considered education connected to paganism and refused to support it. He promoted education in his empire, but personally did not want to participate. He encouraged education, founded several schools, and also sought learning himself. He did little to encourage or discourage educational reforms in his empire.
He encouraged education, founded several schools, and also sought learning himself.
As an adult, what keeps Augustine from converting to Christianity? He has conflicts with his ecclesiastical leaders. He feels he can't be chaste. He feels that he doesn't have faith. He doesn't want to give up his pagan friends.
He feels he can't be chaste.
In "The Lay of Sir Launfal," what is Launfal's situation at the beginning of the story? He is a cowardly knight whom nobody likes. He fights valiantly, but the king forgets about him. He has no lands of his own, but is well-supported by the king. He is a wealthy and popular knight.
He fights valiantly, but the king forgets about him.
What does Pyrgopolynices decide to do with Palaestrio? He frees him. He gives him the jobs that Sceledrus used to have. He gives him to Philocomasium. He punishes him for his tricks.
He gives him to Philocomasium
Which is true regarding Paul? He had a knowledge of Greek literature. He was ethnically Roman. He was born and raised in Jerusalem. He was Jewish, and so spoke only Hebrew.
He had a knowledge of Greek literature.
What did the Emperor Justinian do regarding Roman law? He had it collected and codified. He rejected all of it as pagan and established Byzantine law on a Christian foundation. He left it in the state that he found it, knowing that it had worked so well for so long. He decreed that only the laws created under the Roman Republic should be used.
He had it collected and codified.
For what contribution is Abbot Suger most famous? He organized and implemented a highly effective system of distributing food to the poor. He introduced the major features which defined Gothic architecture. He reconciled Aristotelian logic with the Hebrew scriptures. He wrote one of the most important epic poems of the Middle Ages.
He introduced the major features which defined Gothic architecture.
In The Braggart Soldier, how does the play end for the soldier? He falls in love with Milphidippa instead. He foils the servant's plot and keeps Philocomasium. He seduces Acroteleutium. He is beaten and almost castrated.
He is beaten and almost castrated.
Why does Aeneas leave Dido? She falls in love with someone else. Her family rejects their relationship. He is commanded to do so by the gods. He never loved her and takes the first chance to escape.
He is commanded to do so by the gods.
What happens to the Trojan priest who tries to persuade the Trojans to destroy the wooden horse? The gods make it so that no one believes him, even though he continues to warn the Trojans. He is killed by sea serpents. He changes his mind because of a divine vision. He is killed by Greek assassins.
He is killed by sea serpents.
What happens to Ganelon at the end of the poem? He is ripped apart by horses. He is hanged. He is acquitted and leaves in peace. He is killed in single combat
He is ripped apart by horses.
What assignment is Ganelon given by Charlemagne? He is to lead the army as it travels back to France. He is to arrange an alliance with Marsilion. He is to deliver terms of surrender to Marsilion. He is to attack Marsilion in Saragossa.
He is to deliver terms of surrender to Marsilion.
What is the assignment that Sceledrus has been given? He is to guard Philocomasium. He is to arrange a meeting with Acroteleutium. He is to spy on Palaestrio. He is to prevent Periplectomenus from entering the house.
He is to guard Philocomasium.
What is Aeneas's response to Turnus's plea for mercy? He grants him his life, but forces him into exile. He kills him. He spares him and forgives him. He chops off his arm so that he will live, but will never be able to fight again.
He kills him
Which is true regarding Augustine's studies as a boy? He loved literature. He loved learning the basics of how to read and write. His teachers were very patient with him, even though he was a slow learner. He preferred school to playing with his friends.
He loved literature.
What does the neighboring knight do at the end of "The Lay of the Nightingale?" He attacks his neighbor and carries off the wife. He makes a jeweled box in which he keeps the body of the nightingale. He kills himself out of despair. He marries someone else.
He makes a jeweled box in which he keeps the body of the nightingale.
What message from the scriptures brings about Augustine's conversion? He reads about Lazarus being raised from the dead. He reads about Christ's example in resisting temptation. He reads about hell and the punishments that await the wicked. He reads Paul's admonition to leave aside sins and become holy through Christ.
He reads Paul's admonition to leave aside sins and become holy through Christ.
Why does Pyrgopolynices try to get rid of Philocomasium? He is afraid that her family will do him harm if he doesn't let her go. He learns that she loves someone else. He wants her out of the way so he can start a relationship with Acroteleutium. He discovers that she has been stealing from him.
He wants her out of the way so he can start a relationship with Acroteleutium.
Marie de France most likely lived and produced her works at the court of Duke Philip of Champagne. Duke William of Aquitaine. Louis VII of France. Henry II of England.
Henry II of England.
What was Augustine's general philosophy of history? God knows what will happen, but God does not interfere in human history. History is cyclical and repeats itself. History is linear, predetermined, and controlled by God. Because human beings have free will, there are many possible ways in which history can go.
History is linear, predetermined, and controlled by God.
To what use was Hagia Sophia converted after the Turks assumed control? It became a synagogue. It became a museum. It became a mosque. It became a venue for musical performance.
It became a mosque.
What was the spiritual significance of the transept in a Christian basilica? It reminded worshipers of the need to help each other in the journey of life. It represented heaven. It gave the building the shape of a cross, a symbol of Christ. It invited the worshiper to become clean before entering the church.
It gave the building the shape of a cross, a symbol of Christ.
How is a typical Gothic apse different from a traditional Romanesque apse? It is flat instead of semi-circular. It has a double ambulatory. It contains a passage to the exterior. It eliminates radiating chapels.
It has a double ambulatory.
Which is true regarding the style of the Confessions? It includes lots of passages from epic poetry. It includes numerous quotations from scriptures. It is written in imitation of the best Classical authors. It is so private that we still don't understand some of the allusions and references.
It includes numerous quotations from scriptures.
What was innovative about organum? It used French in liturgical chant. It combined the lute and the human voice. It introduced polyphony. It combined Italian and Latin verse.
It introduced polyphony.
How does the shape of the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna differ from traditional basilica design? It is octagonal. It is has a tripartite dome. It is rectangular. It is hexagonal.
It is octagonal.
Which is true regarding Gregorian chant? It has a very steady rhythm. We don't know how the melodies really went, since we have no surviving records. It is traditionally sung without accompaniment. It involves several musical parts.
It is traditionally sung without accompaniment.
Which theme is popular in Early Christian art? Christ on the Cross The Nativity The Martyrdom of the Early Apostles Jonah and the Whale Noah and the Flood
Jonah and the Whale
According to legend, which of the following was NOT responsible for the founding of Rome? Romulus Aeneas Jupiter Juno
Juno
Who is the Roman equivalent to the Greek god Zeus? Saturn Pluto Jupiter Neptune
Jupiter
What is the name of the priest that warns the Trojans of the deception of the wooden horse? Ulysses Sinon Laocoon Iulus
Laocoon
The Church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo has mosaics in two different styles. The uppermost mosaics, featuring scenes from the Gospels, are in which style? Gothic Late Roman Byzantine Hellenistic
Late Roman
Who wrote Meditations? Cicero Epictetus Seneca Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius
What is Augustine's mother's name? Monica Melina Martha Maria
Monica
What do the letters AOI mean in the manuscript? It marks a change of scene in the poem. It divides the poem into sections of linked lines. It marks a spot in the manuscript to be illustrated later. No one knows, but it might refer to a part that deserves special emphasis.
No one knows, but it might refer to a part that deserves special emphasis.
Where was Augustine born? North Africa Asia Rome Persia
North Africa
What was the significance of the Battle of Actium (31 BC) in the history of the Roman Republic? Seneca became the leader of the Roman army. Octavian became supreme ruler of Rome. Cleopatra was given Roman citizenship. Carthage temporarily annexed parts of the Roman Republic.
Octavian became supreme ruler of Rome.
What did the Epicureans recommend regarding social engagement? One should always pursue love, as that provides the greatest happiness. One should flee all social contact. One should get married, as that provides stability. One should only have friends, in order to avoid emotional disturbances.
One should only have friends, in order to avoid emotional disturbances.
How did Palaestrio end up serving Pyrgopolynices? Palaestrio was captured by pirates and sold to Pyrgopolynices. Palaestrio was not sufficiently paid by his former master and left. Palaestrio admires Pyrgopolynices's military prowess and willingly joins him. Palaestrio knows that Pyrgopolynices's servants eat well, and so leaves his former master.
Palaestrio was captured by pirates and sold to Pyrgopolynices.
From around 1150 to 1300, what city was the intellectual and cultural center of Western civilization? Florence Venice Paris London
Paris
Which former Jewish persecutor of the Christians became an important figure in the spread of Christianity? Matthew Paul John Peter
Paul
Who is the father of Neo-Platonism? Plotinus Seneca Plato Marcus Aurelius
Plotinus
Which of the following is one of the "rules of love" from Andreas Capellanus? Public revelation of love is deadly to love in most instances. Love should only take place within marriage. The sign of true love is that it comes easily. Lovers should avoid being too codependent.
Public revelation of love is deadly to love in most instances.
Who is assigned to lead the army's rearguard? Turpin Charlemagne Oliver Roland
Roland
What famous church was built in Rome during the reign of the Emperor Constantine? Saint Peter's Basilica Saint Mark's Cathedral the Coliseum Saint John's Cathedral
Saint Peter's Basilica
Paul's original name was Cephas. Peter. Saul. John.
Saul
What happens to Aeneas's wife during the fall of Troy? She is captured by the Greeks and sold as a slave. She escapes with her family. She refuses to leave her home and so is killed. She gets lost and is killed, appearing to him as a ghost.
She gets lost and is killed, appearing to him as a ghost.
In "The Lay of the Nightingale," what does the woman respond to her husband when questioned about why she gets up at night? She says that her bad dreams keep her from sleeping. She honestly tells him that she loves another man. She says that she gets up to listen to the song of the nightingale. She ignores the question.
She says that she gets up to listen to the song of the nightingale.
What is true about Marie de France's prologue? She dedicates her work to the queen, most likely Eleanor of Aquitaine. She decides that the best thing to do is follow others' example and translate something from Latin. She states that she has no literary talent in order to look humble. She says that since she has a gift, she is bound to share it.
She says that since she has a gift, she is bound to share it.
Which of the following is not a language that Marie de France most likely knew? Spanish French Latin English
Spanish
What are pendentives? Arched windows which allow light to come in Triangular masonry devices that distribute the weight of a dome Square foundations on which domes sit Chapels that are consecrated for specific purposes
Square foundations on which domes sit
What promise does Jupiter make to Juno? That he will help her stop Aeneas That he will allow the Latins to retain their name That he will do everything he can to help the Trojans That he will not punish her
That he will allow the Latins to retain their name
Who is Sinon? The Greek who convinces the Trojans to accept the wooden horse The Trojan who warns his people about the deception of the wooden horse The man who kills Priam One of Aeneas' crewmembers
The Greek who convinces the Trojans to accept the wooden horse
What was going on historically during Augustine's lifetime? The Roman Empire was expanding through war into neighboring regions. It was a time of great peace and prosperity. There were no more contentions about Christian doctrine, thanks to the Council at Nicaea. The Western Empire was on the brink of collapse.
The Western Empire was on the brink of collapse.
If you were to walk into a cathedral during mass, which parts of the cathedral could you visit? The ambulatory and the radiating chapels The nave and the choir The nave and the crypt The ambulatory and the nave The radiating chapels and the choir
The ambulatory and the radiating chapels
Which is NOT of spiritual importance to stained glass windows? The light of the sun shines through them to illuminate them, like the light of God shines through Christian believers They depict stories from the New Testament The deep red hue represents Christ's blood They depict stories from the Old Testament
The deep red hue represents Christ's blood
Which best describes the attitude of a knight towards his lady according to courtly love? Knights should respect their feudal duties first. The knight is the dominant one in the relationship. The knight and lady must be married for their relationship to follow the standards of courtly love. The knight is to be subservient to the lady's wishes.
The knight is to be subservient to the lady's wishes.
How are the lines in a section of The Song of Roland linked formally together? Each line begins with the same letter. The ending word of each line rhymes. The last word of each line shares the same vowel sound (assonance). Taking the first letter of each line makes a word (an acrostic).
The last word of each line shares the same vowel sound (assonance).
Why does Sir Launfal break his promise to his lady? The queen accuses him of not loving women. King Arthur orders him to. He forgets about his lady because he has not seen her for so long. The queen is so beautiful that Launfal falls in love with her.
The queen accuses him of not loving women.
For the Epicureans, what happens at death? Everyone goes to the same place: Hades. Good people go to a pleasant afterlife, while the wicked are punished. The body dies, while the soul goes to the realm of the gods. The soul and body both disintegrate back into atoms.
The soul and body both disintegrate back into atoms.
What is the gods' relation to the world, according to Lucretius? They have never had anything to do with it. They created it and now are what drives the world's natural forces. They created it and then abandoned it. They only created human beings.
They have never had anything to do with it.
What is a reason why early Christians were persecuted by the government of Rome? They refused to serve in the military. They refused to worship the state gods. They refused to pay taxes. They allied with barbarian invaders.
They refused to worship the state gods.
Who were the apologists? Those who lamented the expulsion of mankind from the Garden of Eden Those who wrote in defense of Christianity Those critical of Christian worship practices Those who acknowledged their sins and expressed the desire to repent
Those who wrote in defense of Christianity
Who does Charlemagne hope will win the duel at Ganelon's trial? Ganelon Aude Pinabel Tierri
Tierri
Which monument portrays Rome's campaign in the Dacian Wars in a spiral band of low-relief sculptures? Trajan's Column Temple of Portunus Arch of Titus Arch of Constantine
Trajan's Column
Augustine believed that war could be just. True False
True
Who is the mother of Aeneas? Venus Dido Minerva Creusa
Venus
Which of the following people is NOT someone Aeneas sees in the Underworld? Dido Anchises Augustus Virgil
Virgil
Who wrote The Aeneid? Virgil Homer Horace Lucretius
Virgil
Does Pyrgopolynices ever discover the truth about the young lovers? No Yes
Yes
Who founded Stoicism? Marcus Aurelius Cicero Epictetus Zeno
Zeno
Who was Hildegard of Bingen? a Benedictine nun and author a pagan heretic a mythical heroine the mother of Charlemagne
a Benedictine nun and author
Courtly love refers to a new attitude celebrating love that shows up first in the songs of the troubadours. the idea that marriage should be arranged by the parents of the future spouses. the extensive courtship rituals required of the nobility in the Middle Ages. the requirement that nobility could only marry someone of equal status.
a new attitude celebrating love that shows up first in the songs of the troubadours.
What role is Pleusicles supposed to play in Palaestrio's scheme? a slave dealer a ship captain a servant a rich old man
a ship captain
What is Plotinus' concept of the One? it varies a whimsical, amoral, knowable being who interacts with humanity a transcendent, unknowable, and good being who had created life an omnipresent force that binds the universe together
a transcendent, unknowable, and good being who had created life
What is the Vulgate Bible? a book of Old and New Testament passages for public readings at Mass a collection of profane letters studied in order to allow a full study of the Bible a version of the Bible largely translated into Latin by Saint Jerome a manuscript from the ninth century which blended religious and secular topics
a version of the Bible largely translated into Latin by Saint Jerome
What is melisma? an elaborate morning worship service an intricate series of musical notes a single, sustained musical pitch an evening prayer
an intricate series of musical notes
The semicircular area in a basilica is the ________. narthex apse nave transept
apse
The warrior character Turpin is a/an: archbishop baron pagan monk king
archbishop
According to the Ara Pacis, how did Augustus want to be remembered by future generations? as a war hero as a champion of the poor as a great poet as a bringer of peace and stability
as a bringer of peace and stability
For the Epicureans, the state of a mind free of anxiety and fear is also known as ________. pietas ataraxia areté hubris
ataraxia
Why did Augustine and his friends steal pears? because the pears were better than the ones they had at home because they wanted to do something bad to Augustine's neighbor because it was wrong to do because they were hungry
because it was wrong to do
Courtly love narratives portrayed the dream of knights rescuing damsels in distress. being able to marry the beloved. finding love within an arranged marriage. love overcoming class boundaries.
being able to marry the beloved.
The exteriors vs interiors of churches and tombs in Ravenna reflect the Christian dichotomy of ________. good & evil body & soul light & dark heaven & earth
body & soul
The metaphor of the wheel for the Stoics was used to illustrate that change is inevitable and cyclical. the philosophical center is what holds everything together. the universe is rolling toward a predetermined end goal. if one is on the edges or fringes, more change takes place.
change is inevitable and cyclical.
The principal building material of the Pantheon is granite. concrete. marble. brick covered by stone.
concrete
