Chapter 10 Critical Thinking Questions Flashcards
After the death of Domitian by assassination, how did the Romans proceed to name a new emperor?
The senate chose a new emperor, based on military prowess or competency to rule
What do Trajan’s monuments say about how he wished to be remembered?
Built moments of peace and gardens all over the city,
What do Trajan’s monuments say about how he wished to be remembered?
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How are the vanquished portrayed in the forum of Trajan and on the Column of Trajan and why?
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What provisions did Trajan make with the food supply of Rome and Italy?
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How did Romans use spa resorts or retreats for healing functions? What medicinal and religious elements did they combine?
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How was the Roman army organized? What were the elements articulating a castrum?
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How did Hadrianic sculpture differ sharply from preceding styles and vogues?
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What role did Antinous play in Hadrian’s life and religious history?
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What is the principal message being conveyed by Apollodorus of Damascus in the Forum of Trajan and on the Column of Trajan?
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What are the characteristics of Hadrian’s architectural vision?
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Why is it often said that the Pantheon is a typical example of the Roman’s use of architectural space?
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Describe life in the army along Hadrian’s wall in England
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Assess the importance of the grain trade for the Roman Empire and discuss the evidence for its importance at Ostia
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