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What was the purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?
To establish laws, communicate them to the public, and reinforce Hammurabi's authority.
What was the purpose of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut?
To honor Hatshepsut, commemorate her reign, and provide a place for her cult worship.
What was the main purpose of Tutankhamun's tomb?
To provide everything Tutankhamun needed for the afterlife.
What was the purpose of the Apadana at Persepolis?
To host state ceremonies and receive foreign dignitaries, showcasing Persian power.
What was the Acropolis of Athens used for?
Religious, political, and cultural center for Athens, dedicated to Athena.
What does the Head of a Roman Patrician represent?
Commemorates the individual's status, character, and lineage through realistic portraiture.
Define 'stele'.
An upright stone slab or pillar bearing an inscription or design.
What is 'lex talionis'?
The principle of 'an eye for an eye,' found in the Code of Hammurabi.
Define 'peristyle'.
A colonnaded courtyard in a Roman house.
What is a 'lararium'?
A shrine to the guardian spirits of the Roman household.
What is 'cuneiform'?
A system of writing used in the ancient Near East, characterized by wedge-shaped marks.
Define 'frieze'.
A broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially near the top of a wall.
Compare the audiences of the Code of Hammurabi and the Apadana.
Code: Public, to know the laws. Apadana: Persian elite, foreign dignitaries, public on occasion.
Compare the purposes of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and Tutankhamun's tomb.
Hatshepsut: Honor the pharaoh and provide a place for worship. Tutankhamun: Provide for the afterlife.
Compare the Column of Trajan and the Code of Hammurabi.
Both communicate power. The Column uses visual narrative, the Code uses written law.
Compare the House of the Vettii and the Acropolis of Athens.
House of the Vettii: Private residence showcasing wealth. Acropolis: Public space for religious and civic functions.
Compare the Basilica Ulpia and the Apadana.
Both served as gathering places. The Basilica was for law and commerce, the Apadana for state ceremonies.