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Worksheets1.6 Myth and Symbols of Power
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 60secs
The Prima Porta Augustus is made of (a)
Who defeated the Romans in 53BC?
(a)
The Prima Porta Augustus rejects hellenic idealism in favour of austere Roman republicanism
True
False
The Prima Porta statue was commissioned in 20 BC, at which time Augustus was ...
32 years old
42 years old
52 years old
62 years old
What aspect of the Prima Porta statue symbolises a strong and successful leader?
'imperator' pose; breastplate + toga
bare feet
image of Cupid with a dolphin
What aspect of the Prima Porta statue symbolises Augustus' links to the divine Julius Caesar?
'imperator' pose; breastplate + toga
bare feet
image of Cupid with a dolphin
What aspect of the Prima Porta statue suggests that Augustus was a god?
'imperator' pose; breastplate + toga
bare feet
image of Cupid with a dolphin
In the Prima Porta statue, which Roman emperor is depicted on Augustus' breastplate?
Julius Caesar
Augustus himself
Tiberius
Nero
Which of the following gods is NOT shown on the Prima Porta breastplate?
Jupiter
Apollo
Diana
Luna
In which year was the Ara Pacis dedicated?
(a)
The Ara Pacis celebrated Augustus' military success in (a)
The Ara Pacis is located in the ...
Roman forum
Campus Martius
Colosseum
Palatine
Which of the following does NOT appear on the Ara Pacis?
Augustus
Aeneas
Romulus
Virgil
Name the Athenian temple dedicated to Athena
(a)
Who destroyed the original temple on the Acropolis?
(a)
Which of the following are 'orders' of architecture? Tick all that apply
Gothic
Ionic
Ironic
Corinthian
Which order or orders of architecture are displayed on the temple to Athena on the Acropolis?
Ionic and Corinthian
Corinthian and Ironic
Gothic and Corinthian
Ionic and Gothic
Which of the following decorations can be directly related to Athena? Tick all that apply?
Pediments
Metopes
Doric Frieze
Ionic Frieze
Where would you find a temple dedicated to Apollo Epicurius?
(a)
Who fought against the Amazons? Tick all that apply
Theseus
Heracles
Odysseus
Perseus
