Exam 1: Vocab Flashcards
Hieroglyphics
A collection of symbols used for literature
Himation
A rectangular piece of fabric wrapped around the body
Rincinium
headdress
worn by a windowed woman instead of a palla.
most likely dark in color.
Palla
A draped shawl. Worn over the outer tunic
Stola
Dress suspended from 2 straps
Worn by married women
Tunic
t-shaped garmit.
short sleeved
Toga
an elliptical draped mantel, only roman men allowed to wear
Clavi or Clavus
Broad purple bands on tunics that singled out senators and noble men
Diaplex
small rectangle fabric that drapes the same as a himation
Chignon
A bun of hair worn on the back of the neck
Wrapped skirt
a skirt that wraps around the body and tucks into the waistband
Lock of youth
A royal mens head shaved besides on patch on the side of the head that is left long
Pectorals
long ornaments that hing down the chest
Amulet
charm worn around the neck to warn off evil
Diadem
crown that goes around the forehead.
Not necessary;y meant for royalty
Neolithic period:
provide 2 terms and their definitions
Stonehenge:
the first architectural structure built. Established for religious purposes.
Chignon:
a bun of hair worn on the back of the neck
Petasos
A wide brimmed hat worn by the Greeks
Festoon
is a motif that has designs of garland and other floral designs
Ziggurat
Tall tower with 7 tears stages. At the top is a temple.
When was the Neolithic period?
3000 B.C.E
When was the Egyptian Period?
3200 - 300 B,C,E
When was the Geerk Period?
650 - 323 B.C.E
When was the Roman Period?
509 B.C - 400 A.D.
When was the Roman Republic?
509 B.C. - 27 A.D.
When was the Roman Empire?
27 - 400 A.D.
Egyptian Period:
provide 4 terms and their definitions
Wrapped Skirt:
a skirt that wrapped around the body and tucked into the waistband
Diadem:
Crown that is worn around the forehead. It also can be an armlet, anklet, earring, etc. Not considered royalty.
Scarab:
motif that symbolized a beetle. Represented the sun god
Mastaba:
flat top rectangular tomb made for religious purposes.
Greek Period
Provide 4 terms and their definitions
Peasos:
A wide brimmed hat
Chiton:
Similar to the tunic. Has no seams, Is secured at the shoulder with a pin or at the waist with a belt.
Pilos:
narrow brimmed or no brimmed hat shaped like a cone.
Meander:
A decorative boarder that consists of a continuous line
Chiton
Similar to the tunic. Has no seams, Is secured at the shoulder with a pin or at the waist with a belt.
Chlamy
A rectangular cloak of leather or wool pinned over the shoulder
The Roman Period
provide 4 terms and their definitions
Tunic:
short sleeved T-shaped garmit. It worn with layers.
Stola:
A dress suspended from 2 straps. Was made for married women.
Keystone:
the central stone on an arch, usually wedge shaped
Aqueduct:
a structure designed to bring water from a distant place
