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Question 1

Roman ideas about gods and divinity exist on a sliding scale. Please discuss and describe the different categories of gods at Rome.

Answer 1

Pax divirum
Priest communicate with gods to build relationships
Avoid disaster

Question 2

Briefly describe a typical day of gladiatorial entertainment at the arena. What came first? What kinds of activities could be seen?

Answer 2

Start with opening ceremony
Mock fights and Animal displays
Lunch or executions
Gladiator game

Question 3

Briefly discuss Augustus’ building program. What were its purposes? What were a few of its monuments? What did they mean?

Answer 3

Focused on conveying Roman ideology
Built Temple of Divius Julius
Built Arch of Augustus next to it
Propaganda as successor of Caesar

Question 4

Briefly discuss the concept of “environmental determinism” and tell me how it influenced Roman ideas about the people with whom they shred their world. How did it influence their ideas about Italy and Rome?

Answer 4

Laudes Italia, Rome is the best
Romans had strong prejudice towards provinces
“Syrians were born slaves”
There are 5 zones in the world