Spolarium

Question 1

This is a basement or dungeon where the fallen gladiators were
dragged, representing Filipinos’ experiences under Spanish rule

Answer 1

Spolarium

Question 2

Represent the Spanish oppressors

Answer 2

Roman soldiers

Question 3

Represent the abused Filipinos; the act of dragging shows that Spanish
government’ ignored the lives and humanity of the Filipinos

Answer 3

Gladiators

Question 4

Who
advised Luna to go to Spain and continue his studies?

Answer 4

Agustin Saez

Question 5

Represent moral bankruptcy prioritizing entertainment over human dignity

Answer 5

Spectators

Question 6

Represent people who were deeply affected by the suffering of their fellow
Filipinos; their expressions of grief and despair symbolize the hope for a better future and
the desire for freedom from the Spanish rule

Answer 6

Mourners

Question 7

Luna followed him to Rome where he was exposed to art of the Renaissance
painters that became so influential on his own art career

Answer 7

Alejo Vera

Question 8

He painted the Spoliarium

Answer 8

Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta

Question 9

Spolarium is a NATIONAL PRIDE as it showed the world the talent of Filipinos. True or False?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Spolarium is a ______________ of Filipinos during Spanish occupation in
the Philippines.

Answer 10

SYMBOL OF SUFFERING

Question 11

Spolarium insist fear to the Filipinos making them afraid to fight for freedom. True or False?

Answer 11

False because SPOLIARIUM INSPIRES FILIPINOS TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM

Question 12

Spolarium serves a REMINDER OF THE PAST, recognizing the sacrifices made by
Filipinos who fought for freedom. True or False?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

“Spoliarium” won a gold medal at the _______________.

Answer 13

1884 Madrid Exposition

Question 14

What type of source is the Spoliarium by Juan Luna?

Answer 14

Primary Source (Art/Artwork)