How was the Pax Augusta (Augustan Peace) significant?
What will be an ideal response?
It brought rome together after many years of turmoil after the murder of Julias Ceaser
Answers will vary. Powerful armies maintained the Empire's borders, there was no opposition at home, and Augustus brought peace and prosperity that endured for two centuries. It came to be called Pax Romana. Page 254
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A. Calligraphy and abstract patterns on the stucco walls B. Water running in inset channels in the floor C. Stone figures of lions supporting the fountain D. Courtyard colonnades and horseshoe arches
What is the jubilus?
A) the elevated position in the choir area of the church, from which the soloist would sing the Introit B) the symbol ij or iij, that means to repeat the entire passage C) the long melismatic treatment of the final vowel in the Alleluia D) a lyrical and memorable passage of scripture usually drawn from the New Testament of the Bible
Which of the following was the mother church for the Jesuits in Rome?
a. Saint Peter's b. Il Gesù c. San Giorgio Maggiore d. Santa Maria Maggiore
What ballet was produced by Diaghilev, had music composed by Erik Satie, was written by Jean Cocteau, and had sets designed by Pablo Picasso?
A) ?Petroushka B) ?Antigone C) ?The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari D) ?Parade