6.3 Roman Art and Architecture Quiz

What was the basis for Roman art and architecture?

• Egyptian and Persian models

• Greek and Etruscan models

• Chinese and Indian models

• Mesopotamian and Babylonian models

How did Romans develop their own style in art and architecture?

• By ignoring other cultures

• By adapting influences from Greek and Etruscan models

• By copying Egyptian art

• By inventing completely new techniques

What legacy did Rome leave across its empire?

• A legacy of science and technology

• A legacy of art and architecture

• A legacy of military conquests

• A legacy of political systems

What did the Romans import to decorate their homes, gardens, and public monuments?

• Egyptian paintings

• Greek statues

• Persian rugs

• Chinese ceramics

How did Roman sculptors adapt the Hellenistic style?

• By using abstract forms

• By adding bright colors

• By showing warts and veins

• By making sculptures larger

What new ground did the Romans break in their art?

• Creating abstract paintings

• Using only marble for sculptures

• Creating portraits in stone or coins

• Building larger temples

What type of art did wealthy Romans display in their homes?

• Sculptures

• Colorful frescoes

• Paintings

• Tapestries

What are mosaics made from?

• Wood

• Metal

• Chips of colored stone

• Glass

Where were examples of Roman murals and mosaics preserved?

• Athens

• Rome

• Pompeii

• Alexandria

Which Roman playwright based his plays on myths and legends?

• Plautus

• Seneca

• Aristophanes

• Euripides