Roman Culture And Society Quiz! Trivia

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1.

The Romans adopted many features of the Greek style of art.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The Romans were heavily influenced by Greek culture and art, and as a result, they adopted many features of the Greek style of art. This can be seen in their sculptures, paintings, and architectural designs, which often mirrored the techniques and themes used by the Greeks. The Romans admired Greek art for its realism, attention to detail, and idealized depictions of the human form. They incorporated these elements into their own artistic creations, blending them with their own unique style. Therefore, it is true that the Romans adopted many features of the Greek style of art.

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Roman sculptors included even unpleasant physical details in their work and they were the 1st to use concrete.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because Roman sculptors were known for their realistic portrayal of human figures, which included even the unpleasant physical details. Additionally, the Romans were indeed the first to develop and extensively use concrete as a building material, which revolutionized architecture and construction during their time.

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Used forms based on straight lines.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
curved lines

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Virgil was a distinguished poet who wrote the Aeneid and emphasized the virtues of duty, piety, & faithfulness.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Virgil, a renowned poet, authored the epic poem called the Aeneid. In this work, he highlighted the importance of virtues like duty, piety, and faithfulness. Therefore, the statement "Virgil was a distinguished poet who wrote the Aeneid and emphasized the virtues of duty, piety, & faithfulness" is true.

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Horace wrote the Satires. This work is known to show attacks against slavery, faith, and human strength.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
This work is known to show attacks against job dissatisfaction, greed, and human weakness.

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Livy was the most famous poet.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
He was a prose writer who wrote "The History of Rome"

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Slaves were mainly Greek who were used as tutors, doctors, artists, road builders, and farmed large estates of the wealthy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because during ancient times, Greek slaves were often employed in various occupations such as tutors, doctors, artists, road builders, and agricultural work on large estates owned by the wealthy. Slavery was a common practice in ancient Greece, and slaves were considered as property who were bought and sold for labor purposes.

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Who was Spartacus?

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Roman Culture And Society Quiz! Trivia

The Romans adopted many features of the Greek style of art.

Roman sculptors included even unpleasant physical details in their work and they were the 1st to use concrete.

Used forms based on straight lines.

Virgil was a distinguished poet who wrote the Aeneid and emphasized the virtues of duty, piety, & faithfulness.

Horace wrote the Satires. This work is known to show attacks against slavery, faith, and human strength.

Livy was the most famous poet.

Slaves were mainly Greek who were used as tutors, doctors, artists, road builders, and farmed large estates of the wealthy.

Who was Spartacus?