Chapter 11 Critical Thinking Questions

Question 1

Why did sarcophagi become enourmously popular in the 2nd C CE? What are some of the themes they commonly depict and the reasons for them? (218-220)

Answer 1

a

Question 2

Discuss some of the characteristics found in the Roman painting of the high Empire and how they differ from earlier Pompeiian painting. (227-228)

Answer 2

Dynamic but illogical

Question 3

In the 2nd C CE traditional Roman religion was challenged by other religious movements. Discuss the rise in popularity of Mithraism, Christianity, and other cults.

Answer 3

Mithraism: Eastern, popular with soldiers and other officails, hierarchy and duty, popular in Rome and Ostia

Question 4

How did housing at Ostia differ from that of Pompeii?

Answer 4

Apartment buildings, 4-5 stories tall, simple to upscale

Question 5

What were some the crises that plagued Rome in the 2nd half of the 2nd C CE? (230-233)

Answer 5

War in Parthia and Armenia

Question 6

How were the campagins on the frontiers reflected in official art? (233-235)

Answer 6

Arch of Septimus Serverus,

Question 7

Describe the expirieince of a bather going through one of the gigantic baths. (235-237)

Answer 7

a

Question 8

How accurately did the movie Gladiator depict life in ancient Rome? (238)

Answer 8

a

Question 9

How did Roman portrait sculpture change from the time of Hadrian on? (218)

Answer 9

a