Visual Source: Temple of Mars Ultor and the Forum of Augustus

Question 1

When was the Temple of Mars ultor dedicated and when was it finished?

Answer 1

42BC-2BC

Question 2

What is the quadriga in the Forum of Augustus?

Answer 2

A statue of a four horse chariot with Augustus which is awarded for military victories.

Question 3

What are the semi-circles with statues in the Forum called?

Answer 3

Exedras

Question 4

What statues are in the left hand exedra?

Answer 4

Aeneas (the founder of the Roman race) and the Julian clan

Question 5

What is the significance of the statues in the left exedra in the Forum?

Answer 5

Linking the Julian clan to the founders of Rome and further linking them with divine lineage (Venus is Aeneas’ mother)

Question 6

What statues are in the right hand exedra?

Answer 6

Romulus (founder of the Roman city)

Question 7

What are the two corridors in the Forum called?

Answer 7

Porticos

Question 8

How is the temple of Mars Ultor positioned in the Forum?

Answer 8

Elevated above it with steps, showing its importance

Question 9

What is the Forum and the Temple made out of?

Answer 9

Luna/ carrara marble

Question 10

What statues are in the cellar (main room) of the temple?

Answer 10

Divine Julius, Mars and Venus

Question 11

Who is depicted on the pediment of the temple?

Answer 11

-Mars holding a lance
-Venus holding a spectre
-Romulus
-Fortuna (goddess of fortune)
-Personification of the Palatine Hill
-Roma