Quiz on the Founding of Rome

What type of society did Rome have?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democratic

• Theocracy

What did veristic portraits in the Roman Republic seek to depict?

• Young and vibrant individuals

• Senate members as old and wizened

• Mythical creatures

• Everyday citizens

What did arches allow Romans to construct besides massive structures like the Colosseum?

• Bridges

• Aqueducts

• Roads

• Temples

What was the House of the Vettii primarily made of?

• Wood and clay

• Cut stone and fresco

• Brick and mortar

• Marble and granite

What did the peristyle garden in the House of the Vettii contain?

• Statues and fountains

• Exotic animals

• Fruit trees

• Vegetable patches

What is the purpose of the architectural motifs in the Fourth Style paintings?

• To simplify the design

• To add complexity and depth

• To reduce visual clutter

• To create a minimalist look

What materials were used in the construction of the Forum of Trajan?

• Wood and clay

• Brick and concrete

• Steel and glass

• Stone and sand

From whom did Trajan collect war booty to build the Forum?

• The Gauls

• The Egyptians

• The Dacians

• The Greeks

Who was the architect of the Forum of Trajan?

• Vitruvius

• Apollodorus of Damascus

• Seneca

• Pliny the Elder

What tradition did the Forum of Trajan continue?

• Religious festivals

• Civic architectural projects

• Military parades

• Artistic exhibitions