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1. What is the name, date, and place of the Ara Pacis Augustae?

Colosseum, Rome, Italy, 70-80 C.E.

Great Wall of China, China, 7th century B.C.E.

Pantheon, Athens, Greece, 447-438 B.C.E.

Ara Pacis Augustae, Rome, Italy, 13-9 B.C.E.

The correct answer is Ara Pacis Augustae, a famous altar in Rome, Italy built between 13-9 B.C.E. The other options provided are iconic structures with different names, dates, and places.

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The correct answer is Ara Pacis Augustae, a famous altar in Rome, Italy built between 13-9 B.C.E. The other options provided are iconic structures with different names, dates, and places.

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Explore the pivotal elements of Roman art and architecture from the Republic to the early Flavian Dynasty. This study aid focuses on significant artworks and architectural achievements, enhancing... see moreunderstanding of historical context and stylistic developments relevant to art history and architectural studies. see less

2. Name the monumental arch that stands in Rome, Italy and was constructed around 81 C.E.

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, 1889, 300 m tall

Statue of Liberty, New York City, USA, 1886, 93 m including the pedestal

Arch of Titus, Rome, Italy, ca. 81C.E., 15.25 x12.2 m

Great Wall of China, Various locations in China, parts built as early as 7th century B.C.

The Arch of Titus is a famous Roman triumphal arch located in Rome, Italy, built around 81 C.E. to commemorate the Emperor Titus's victories. The other options mentioned are iconic structures from different locations and time periods that do not match the description of the Arch of Titus.

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3. Where is the Bronze Equestrian Portrait Statue of Domitian / Nerva located and when was it created?

Parthenon, Athens, Greece, 450 B.C.

Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1632 C.E.

Bronze EquestrianPortrait Statue of Domitian / Nerva, Shrine of the Augustales, Miseno, Italy, 97 C.E.

Colosseum, Rome, Italy, 70 C.E.

The Bronze Equestrian Portrait Statue of Domitian / Nerva is located at the Shrine of the Augustales in Miseno, Italy, and was created in 97 C.E. The incorrect answers provided are famous historical landmarks from different time periods and locations.

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4. Name the artwork, its creation date, and its location.

The Starry Night, 1889, Rome, Italy

David, 1504, Paris, France

Mona Lisa, 1517, London, England

MarblePortrait Head of CaligulaMarino(near Lago Albano), Italy, ca. 40 C.E.,

The correct answer provides the specific name of the artwork, its creation date, and its location, while the incorrect answers provide different artworks, dates, and locations to confuse the respondent.

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5. Where can you find the Third Style wall painting Cubiculum 15?

Pompeii, Italy

(Third Style wallpainting) Cubiculum 15, Villa of Agrippa Postumus, Boscotrecase, Italy, ca. 10 B.C.E.

Cairo, Egypt

Athens, Greece

The Third Style wall painting Cubiculum 15 can be found in the Villa of Agrippa Postumus, Boscotrecase, Italy, dating back to approximately 10 B.C.E.

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The Third Style wall painting Cubiculum 15 can be found in the Villa of Agrippa Postumus, Boscotrecase, Italy, dating back to approximately 10 B.C.E.

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6. Where is the Third Style wall painting Cubiculum 16 located and from what year is it?

(Third Style wallpainting) Cubiculum 16, Villa of Agrippa Postumus, Boscotrecase, Italy, ca. 10 B.C.E.

Athens, Greece, around 500 B.C.E.

Pompeii, Italy, around 80 A.D.

Paris, France, around 1500 C.E.

The correct location for the Third Style wall painting Cubiculum 16 is the Villa of Agrippa Postumus in Boscotrecase, Italy, dating back to around 10 B.C.E.

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The correct location for the Third Style wall painting Cubiculum 16 is the Villa of Agrippa Postumus in Boscotrecase, Italy, dating back to around 10 B.C.E.

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7. Name the artifact, its date, and place of origin.

Gold Necklace (III), 3rd century A.D., Rome, Italy.

SilverCup (I), Boscoreale, Italy, late 1stcentury B.C.E.,

Bronze Sword (II), 5th century B.C.E., Athens, Greece.

Jade Amulet (IV), 2nd century B.C.E., Beijing, China.

The correct answer refers to the Silver Cup (I) originating from Boscoreale, Italy, during the late 1st century B.C.E., providing specific details about the artifact's name, date, and place of origin.

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8. Where was the Silver Cup (II) found and during which time period?

Rome, Italy, 2nd century A.D.

SilverCup (II), Boscoreale, Italy, late1stcentury B.C.E.,

Athens, Greece, 3rd century B.C.

Pompeii, Greece, 5th century B.C.

The Silver Cup (II) was found in Boscoreale, Italy, during the late 1st century B.C.E. This specific information about the location and time period is crucial for understanding the historical context of the artifact.

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9. What is the name, date, and place of the Marble Profectio of Domitian Relief sculpture?

Terracotta Army, Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Xian, China, 210-209 B.C.

Bronze Statue of Athena, Parthenon, Athens, Greece, 430 B.C.

Marble Profectio of Domitian Relief, Cancelleria, Rome, Italy, 80-90C.E., H. 2.07 m

Pieta, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 1498-1499

The correct answer, Marble Profectio of Domitian Relief, is a sculpture located in Cancelleria, Rome, Italy, dating back to 80-90 C.E.

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The correct answer, Marble Profectio of Domitian Relief, is a sculpture located in Cancelleria, Rome, Italy, dating back to 80-90 C.E.

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10. What is the name, date, and place associated with the First Style wall painting?

Starry Night, 1889, Museum of Modern Art, New York City, USA

Venus de Milo, 100 A.D., Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece

The Last Supper, 1495-1498, Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan, Italy

(First Style wallpainting) Fauces, House of Sallust, Pompeii, Italy, ca. 100 B.C.E.

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11. Where is the Marble Portrait Statue of a Flavian Woman as Venus located and when was it created?

Paris, France, 18th century A.D.

Marble Portrait Statueof a Flavian Woman as Venus, Porta San Sebastiano, Rome, Italy, late 1st century C.E., H. 1.84 m

Cairo, Egypt, 3rd millennium B.C.

Athens, Greece, 5th century B.C.

The Marble Portrait Statue of a Flavian Woman as Venus is located in Rome, Italy and was created in the late 1st century C.E., during the Flavian dynasty.

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The Marble Portrait Statue of a Flavian Woman as Venus is located in Rome, Italy and was created in the late 1st century C.E., during the Flavian dynasty.

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12. Where is the Second Style wall painting entitled Garden Room located, and when was it created?

Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece, ca. 5th century B.C.E.

(Second Style wall painting) GardenRoom, Villa of Livia,Prima Porta,Italy, ca. 30-20 B.C.E.

Louvre Museum, Paris, France, ca. 15th century

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, ca. 2500 B.C.E.

The correct answer describes the location and timeframe for the Second Style wall painting in Villa of Livia, Prima Porta, Italy during 30-20 B.C.E. The incorrect answers represent other famous historical sites and periods, ranging from Egyptian pyramids to Greek art, to test the knowledge of the respondent.

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13. What information is provided by the following: century C.E., H. 19 W. 23 cm?

Artist, Year, Material.

Century C.E., H. 19 W. 23 cm

Color, Age, Dimensions.

Subject, Location, Size.

The correct answer refers to the Name, Date, and Place of an artwork or artifact, while the incorrect answers provide irrelevant or inaccurate information.

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The correct answer refers to the Name, Date, and Place of an artwork or artifact, while the incorrect answers provide irrelevant or inaccurate information.

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14. What is the name, date, and place of the Imperial Procession sculpture?

Triumphal Procession, Pompeii, Greece, 100 A.D.

Emperor's March, Forum Romanum, Rome, Italy, 27 B.C.E.

Imperial Procession, Ara Pacis Augustae,Rome, Italy, 13-9 B.C.E., H. 1.6 m

Roman Parade, Colosseum, Rome, Italy, 50 B.C.E.

The correct answer describes the name, date, and place of the sculpture accurately as 'Imperial Procession, Ara Pacis Augustae, Rome, Italy, 13-9 B.C.E.'

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The correct answer describes the name, date, and place of the sculpture accurately as 'Imperial Procession, Ara Pacis Augustae, Rome, Italy, 13-9 B.C.E.'

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15. What is the name, date, and place of this artwork?

Portrait of Livia, Arsinoe, Egypt, early 1st century C.E., H. 34 cm

Mona Lisa, Paris, France, 16th century C.E., H. 77 cm

Venus de Milo, Rome, Italy, 2nd century B.C.E., H. 203 cm

The Starry Night, New York City, USA, 19th century C.E., H. 73.7 cm

The correct answer describes the artwork 'Portrait of Livia' from Arsinoe, Egypt, dating back to the early 1st century C.E. with a height of 34 cm. The incorrect answers are all famous artworks with different names, dates, places, and sizes compared to the correct answer.

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16. What event took place at the Arch of Titus in Rome, Italy around 81 C.E.?

Menorah Procession, Arch of Titus,Rome, Italy, ca. 81 C.E. , H. 2 ma

Fall of the Roman Empire

Julius Caesar's Assassination

Roman Gladiator Tournament

The Menorah Procession at the Arch of Titus in Rome, Italy is a historically documented event that took place around 81 C.E. The procession depicted the spoils taken from the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem by Roman conquerors.

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17. Name the historical structure built in Rome, Italy around 50 C.E.

Great Wall of China, China, 7th century BCE

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, 1889

Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 17th century

Porta Maggiore, Rome, Italy, ca.50 C.E.

Porta Maggiore is an ancient Roman brick archway that was built in Rome, Italy around 50 C.E. It served as a monumental entrance to the city and remains an important historical structure.

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Porta Maggiore is an ancient Roman brick archway that was built in Rome, Italy around 50 C.E. It served as a monumental entrance to the city and remains an important historical structure.

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18. Name the ancient Roman monument built around 50 C.E. that can be found in Rome, Italy near Porta Maggiore.

Acropolis, Rome, Italy

Colosseum, Paris, France

Pantheon, Athens, Greece

Detail,Porta Maggiore, Rome, Italy, ca.50 C.E.

The correct answer is Detail, Porta Maggiore, a significant ancient Roman monument located in Rome, Italy.

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The correct answer is Detail, Porta Maggiore, a significant ancient Roman monument located in Rome, Italy.

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19. What is the name, date, and place associated with the portrait of Pompey?

Sculpture of Julius Caesar, 5th century B.C.E. original, Athens

Bust of Alexander the Great, 2nd century B.C.E. original, Alexandria

Painting of Cleopatra, 4th century C.E. copy, Rome

Portrait of Pompey, 1st century C.E. copy of an original from ca. 55B.C.E., H. 24.8 cm

The correct answer provides the name of the subject (Pompey), the date of the original (ca. 55 B.C.E.), and the place of origin (unknown). The incorrect answers provide different historical figures with varying dates and locations to confuse the test-taker.

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20. Where can one find the Second Style wall painting known as Room 5 in the Villa of the Mysteries?

Taj Mahal, India

Palace of Versailles, France

Alhambra, Spain

(Second Style wallpainting) Room 5, Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii, Italy, ca. 50 B.C.E.

The correct answer refers to the specific location of the Second Style wall painting, which is in Room 5 of the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, Italy. The incorrect answers provided are famous landmarks in different countries and do not relate to the correct location of the painting.

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21. Name Date Place

Agora of Athens, Greece (ca. 500 B.C.E.)

Great Wall of China (221-206 B.C.E.)

Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, Praeneste,Italy, ca. 80 B.C.E.)

Colosseum, Rome, Italy (70-80 A.D.)

The correct answer refers to the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia in Praeneste, Italy, constructed around 80 B.C.E. The incorrect answers do not match the place, date, and significance of the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia.

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