GACE History Roman History and Architecture Concepts

How did Roman moral philosophy begin?

• As a strict set of codified laws

• As Stoicism, the philosophy valuing reason more than emotion

• As Stoicism, the philosophy valuing emotion more than reason

• As an unwritten set of rules and customs

How did the Mos Maiorum ensure that the Romans would always act in an ethical and righteous manner?

• By ensuring that everyone lived according to religious ideals

• By highlighting manliness and fidelity

• By including several virtues concerning religion

• By exerting severe punishment to those who went against moral principles

Pax Romana refers to

• The original law code of Rome, generally held in the mind of the magistrates

• Civil law, which includes the rights and obligations of Roman citizens

• The relative peace that came with being a part of the territory and laws of the Roman Empire

• The invasion of Rome by the people of Paxia

How did the Roman philosopher Cicero influence early American political thought?

• His belief in the protection of personal property

• His belief in natural law and the equality of man

• His belief in governmental authority being derived from the consent of the governed

• His belief in a division of governmental power

Who was Janus?

• A two-faced god who helped the Romans in battle

• The god of war who brought defeat to Roman enemies

• The king of the gods and goddesses who provided stability

• The goddess of wisdom who provided guidance

Early Romans could MOST likely be said to have an ____ view on religion.

• disciplined

• open-minded

• faithful

• strict

Imagine that you want to transport water over a great distance. What aspect of Roman engineering would be most helpful in achieving this goal?

• Amphitheaters

• Lintels

• Roads

• Aqueducts

• Domes

What is the BEST way of describing how the architectural achievements of the Romans related to those of the Greeks?

• The Romans added new stylistic developments to Greek methods and materials.

• The Romans drew from Greek forms, but innovated by using new methods and materials.

• The Romans used the same materials as the Greeks, but in new geographical locations.

• The Romans completely copied both the materials and the methods of the Greeks.

• The Romans tore down Greek structures, and reused those materials to build their empire.

How did Roman art differ from Greek art?

• For the Romans, art was created for worship purposes rather than for military purposes.

• Roman art was mostly created by slaves whereas Greek art was created by free artists.

• For the Romans, art was more of a commodity than a religious expression.

• Roman art was more impressive and pompous than Greek art.

Which of the following features is typical of Roman mural painting?

• Full mastery of perspective.

• The illusion of depth.

• Sharp realism.

• Abstract shapes.