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Quiz for Primary Source 5.1: The Temple of Hercules Victor

Question

1. What does the temple suggest about Roman and Greek cultural exchange?

Greek culture was universally admired by the Romans.

Whenever Greek and Roman cultures were combined, the Roman aspects dominated.

The Romans adopted many aspects of Greek culture and religion.

Most Romans saw Greek culture as anti-Roman.

Correct. The answer is c. The temple’s architectural style and the fact that it was dedicated to a Greek demigod suggest the degree to which the Romans adopted Greek culture and religion.

Incorrect. The answer is c. The temple’s architectural style and the fact that it was dedicated to a Greek mythical hero suggest the degree to which the Romans adopted Greek culture and religion.

Question

2. Which of these Romans would have been most likely to disapprove of this temple?

Cato the Elder

Scipio Aemilianus

Horace

Terence

Correct. The answer is a. Cato the Elder believed that Greek culture posed a deadly threat to Roman values and virtues.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Cato the Elder believed that Greek culture posed a deadly threat to Roman values and virtues.