Roman Culture During the Imperial Period (1)
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1
An outstanding contribution of Rome to the field of architecture was the use of?:
the pointed arch.
the column.
the dome.
the flying buttress.
2
The Romans made their greatest contributions in the fields of?:
religion and poetry.
law and engineering.
language and science.
drama and history.
3
Livy was best known among the Romans as?:
an historian.
a plebeian who supported land reform.
an orator who defended senatorial rights.
a philosopher who carried on Greek traditions.
4
By conquering Greece, Rome became the?:
chief rival of Persia.
transmitter of Hellenic culture to the modern West.
chief factor responsible for destroying Hellenic culture.
chief rival of Macedonia.
5
A primary source of information on ancient Roman culture would most likely be found in a?:
high school textbook.
issue of
National Geographic
.
archaeologist's report.
museum in Naples.
6
Roman engineering skills were reflected in the construction of temples, aqueducts, and?:
government office buildings.
sports stadiums.
durable highways.
high-rise condominiums.