Catacombs of Priscilla

Which catacombs are older, Christian or Jewish?

• Jewish

• Neither

• Christian

• Both are of the same age

What is the primary material used in the construction of the Catacombs of Priscilla?

• Granite

• Marble

• Tufa

• Limestone

What was the primary reason for the location of the Catacombs of Priscilla?

• It was a religious site

• It was the villa of Priscilla

• It was centrally located in Rome

• It was outside the city limits

What does the Edict of Milan signify in Christian history?

• Persecution of Christians

• Toleration of Christianity

• Ban on Christianity

• Introduction of Christianity

Which scene is considered one of the earliest representations of the Madonna and Child?

• A woman teaching

• A woman nursing a child

• A woman cooking

• A woman praying

What does the anchor symbolize in Christian iconography found in the catacombs?

• Hope

• Strength

• Direction

• Salvation

What is the significance of the fish symbol in the catacombs?

• It is a pagan symbol

• It represents the fishermen of Rome

• It is a symbol of Christ

• It signifies food for the afterlife

What biblical story is depicted in the scene called the Breaking of the Bread?

• None of the above

• Feeding the 5000

• The Last Supper

• Multiplication of loaves and fishes

What artistic technique is evident in the depiction of Christ as the Good Shepherd?

• Cubism

• Impressionism

• Contrapposto stance

• Abstract art

What does the presence of peacocks in the paintings symbolize?

• Beauty

• Wealth

• Eternal life

• Royalty