Italy, Ancient city Paestum

The video explores the historical site of Paestum in southern Italy, highlighting its Greek and Roman influences. It details the architectural features of the Temples of Hera and Athena, emphasizing their Doric and Ionic styles. The Roman Forum and its significance are discussed, along with the unique Tomb of the Diver, known for its rare Greek frescoes. The site reflects a blend of cultural and religious practices over centuries.

What was the original name given to Paestum by the Greek colonists?

• Magna Grecia

• Poseidonia

• Pesto

• Peistos

Which architectural order is prominently featured in the temples of Paestum?

• Doric

• Corinthian

• Ionic

• Tuscan

What is the unique feature of the first Temple of Hera in Paestum?

• It is made entirely of marble.

• It has an odd number of columns.

• It has no entasis.

• It has a single entrance.

What was the Temple of Athena in Paestum initially thought to be dedicated to?

• Ceres

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Hera

Which architectural styles are combined in the Temple of Athena?

• Tuscan and Ionic

• Corinthian and Tuscan

• Ionic and Doric

• Doric and Corinthian

What was the Roman Forum in Paestum built on?

• A Greek Agora

• A Roman basilica

• A Roman amphitheater

• A Greek temple

Which deities were worshipped in the small Roman temple in the Forum?

• Juno, Jupiter, and Minerva

• Hera, Zeus, and Athena

• Poseidon, Apollo, and Artemis

• Mars, Venus, and Mercury

What is unique about the Tomb of the Diver in Paestum?

• It contains gold artifacts.

• It is the largest tomb in Paestum.

• It was used as a Christian church.

• It is the only Greek tomb with frescoes of human subjects.

What scene is depicted on the cover slab of the Tomb of the Diver?

• A religious ceremony

• A battle scene

• A symposium scene

• A young man diving

During which period do the majority of the painted tombs in Paestum date from?

• Byzantine period

• Lucanian period

• Roman period

• Greek period