The Greek model for the portrait of Augustus as imperator was the _____
a. equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius
b. Hermes and the infant Dionysos
c. portrait of Pericles
d. Doryphoros
d
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a. Quo Vadis (1912) b. The Jazz Singer (1927) c. The Wizard of Oz (1939) d. A Star Is Born (1954)
Darwin contributed to the study of biology chiefly by
A. developing the theory of natural selection. B. applying evolutionary theory to human society. C. introducing the concept of biological evolution. D. insisting that religion and science could not be reconciled.
The Archangel Michael (Fig. 8-12) is an example of carved ivory diptychs that served what function in Christian worship?
A. They were used to send messages to their friends. B. They were portable objects of veneration, similar to painted icons. C. They recorded the names of people who were to be remembered in prayers. D. They were used as book covers for manuscripts.
Which of the following is NOT representative of conditions in the Roman Empire between 235 and 284 CE?
A. many emperors with brief rules B. deflationary economic pressure C. military dominance over civilian rule D. endemic civil war