Lecture 1 Flashcards
What was the original centerpiece of Rome
The Roman Forum
what were some of the architectural features of the Roman Forum
many columns and statues honoring heroes
what was the center of religious life in early Rome
Temple of Jupiter
What was the big three gods in Rome
Jupiter, Juno, Minerva
What happened to the Forum in the 9th Century
invasions by barbarians left it destitute, became a farmland afterwards
did the pantheon remain intact through the Roman decline
si
what did Hadrian’s tomb become
Castel St Angelo
what purpose did the obelisks serve
meant to connect them closer to heaven
who was the longest reigning pope
Pius IX (9)
Termini was named for and built on
Diocletian’s Baths
what is the significance of the angel on Castel Sant’Angelo
during the height of the plague, Pope Gregory I saw an angel sheathing a sword, signifying the end of the plague
what was the original stadium where piazza navona was
stadium of domitian
- 20,000 spectators
when did piazza navona flood
18th century
why was piazza spagna built
to connect the Santa Trinita dei Monti, to the Spanish embassy
quirinal obelisk
- originally erected on the eastern flank of Augustus’ tomb
- found in 1527
- moved to the quirinal hill in 1786 by Pope Pius 6
