Roman Culture and Society (continued) Flashcards
1
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aqueduct
A
a channel or pipe-like structure for moving water
2
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concrete
A
a building material made by mixing sand, gravel, and limestone
3
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relief
A
a type of sculpture in which figures stand out against a background
4
Q
What was the language of the Romans?
A
Latin
5
Q
What was Virgil’s epic poem?
A
The Aeneid
6
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Who wrote The History of Rome?
A
Livy
7
Q
____ was Rome’s greatest orator, as well as a prose writer.
A
Cicero
8
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Which Roman writer had the most influence on European art?
A
Ovid
9
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What was striking about the busts made by Roman artists?
A
troubling aspect of the details
10
Q
Roman relief sculptures portray ____.
A
battle scenes from important military victories
