1.6 Myth and Symbols of Power

The Prima Porta Augustus is made of ______________________

Who defeated the Romans in 53BC?

The Prima Porta Augustus rejects hellenic idealism in favour of austere Roman republicanism

• True

• False

The Prima Porta statue was commissioned in 20 BC, at which time Augustus was ...

• 32 years old

• 42 years old

• 52 years old

• 62 years old

What aspect of the Prima Porta statue symbolises a strong and successful leader?

• 'imperator' pose; breastplate + toga

• bare feet

• image of Cupid with a dolphin

What aspect of the Prima Porta statue symbolises Augustus' links to the divine Julius Caesar?

• 'imperator' pose; breastplate + toga

• bare feet

• image of Cupid with a dolphin

What aspect of the Prima Porta statue suggests that Augustus was a god?

• 'imperator' pose; breastplate + toga

• bare feet

• image of Cupid with a dolphin

In the Prima Porta statue, which Roman emperor is depicted on Augustus' breastplate?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus himself

• Tiberius

• Nero

Which of the following gods is NOT shown on the Prima Porta breastplate?

• Jupiter

• Apollo

• Diana

• Luna

In which year was the Ara Pacis dedicated?