Croatia, Salona ancient city

The transcript provides a detailed history of Solona, a significant city in the Roman province of Dalmatia, now modern-day Croatia. It covers the city's origins, Roman influence, and architectural developments, including the construction of city walls, baths, and the amphitheater. The text also highlights the rise of Christian architecture, with numerous basilicas and churches built during the 4th and 5th centuries. The Forum served as the center of public and political life, while infrastructure developments, such as roads and bridges, facilitated regional connectivity.

What was the original name of the city known today as Solon?

• Dalmatia

• Illyria

• Solona

• Split

Which Roman Emperor's retirement led to the construction of a monumental palace near Solona?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Julius Caesar

• Diocletian

• Augustus

What was the primary purpose of the Great Thermine in Solona?

• A marketplace

• A military fort

• A public bath

• A religious temple

How many spectators could the Solonata Amphitheater accommodate?

• 5,000 to 8,000

• 10,000 to 12,000

• 15,000 to 18,000

• 20,000 to 25,000

Which architectural style influenced the construction of a monumental building in Solona during the 2nd century AD?

• Gothic

• Flavian

• Byzantine

• Renaissance

Who was the first Christian martyr buried at the Manisterine necropolis?

• Bishop Vinatius

• Bishop Syntherius

• Bishop Domnio

• Bishop Honorius

What was the Basilica Urbana dedicated to?

• Minerva

• Domnio

• Christ

• Jupiter

What was the main function of the Forum in ancient Solona?

• A religious center

• A political and public life center

• A residential area

• A military training ground

What was the purpose of the Capitolium in Solona?

• A religious temple

• A public bath

• A military fort

• A marketplace

What was the primary material used in the construction of the Porta Caesaria?

• Brick

• Wood

• Marble

• Bluish local stone