“• 1 Why did sarcophagi become enormously popular in the second century CE? What are some of the themes they commonly depict and the reasons for them?
• 2 Discuss some of the characteristics found in the Roman painting of the high Empire and how they differ from earlier Pompeian painting.•
3 In the second century CE traditional Roman religion was challenged by other religious movements. Discuss the rise in popularity of Mithraism, Christianity and other cults.
• 4 How did the housing at Ostia differ from that of Pompeii?
5 What were some of the crises that plagued Rome in the second half of the second century CE?
• 6 How were the campaigns on the frontiers reflected in official art?
• 7 Describe the experience of a bather going through one of the gigantic baths.
• 8 How accurately did the movie Gladiator depict life in ancient Rome?
• 9 How did Roman portrait sculpture change from the time of Hadrian on”
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