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Quiz for Picturing the Past: Ara Pacis

Picturing the Past: Ara Pacis

  1. Question

    For which of these does the Ara Pacis suggest Augustus wanted to be remembered?

    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.

    Correct. The answer is a. Augustus wanted to be remembered as just, generous, and benevolent.
    Incorrect. The answer is a. Augustus wanted to be remembered as just, generous, and benevolent.
  2. Question

    In the context of the Ara Pacis as a whole, the inclusion of elements representing both the land and the sea in this panel suggests that it might have been meant as an allegory of

    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.

    Correct. The answer is c. The implication of the panel is that Roman rule was justified by the peace and prosperity it brought.
    Incorrect. The answer is c. The implication of the panel is that Roman rule was justified by the peace and prosperity it brought.