Roman: Altar And Temple Building

Question 1

What was the most important part of a sanctuary for the populace ?

Answer 1

The Altar

Question 2

Could an Altar exist without a temple ? Justify your answer with an example

Answer 2

Yes, the Ara Pacis exists on it owns without a temple

Question 3

What was the Altar used for ?

Answer 3

Sacrifices and offerings to the gods

Question 4

What was the most communal part of the gods worship in Rome ?

Answer 4

The sacrifice, depending on the size this could potentially include the whole city

Question 5

What was the Roman temple design based on ?

Answer 5

A mix of Etruscan and Greek style

Question 6

What are some anomalies to the conventional style of Roman temple ?

Answer 6

The pantheon in Rome

Question 7

How was a Roman temple usually oriented ? Why

Answer 7

On an east to west axis
- allows the sun to shine on the temples entrance in the morning

Question 8

What are the three main parts of a Roman temple ?

Answer 8

1. A podium
2. Colonnade
3. Cells

Question 9

Give some info on the podium ?

Answer 9

1. This was what the temple was placed on
2. Very much like the Etruscan style

Question 10

Give some facts on the colonnades ?

Answer 10

1. Stood on the podium
2. Ran around the temple

Question 11

In a Roman temple how where the side and rear columns arranged ?

Answer 11

Semi- engaged meaning a supporting column that is embedded in a wall half protruding from it

Question 12

Give some facts on the cells ?

Answer 12

1. The main room in a temple
2. Contain the cult statue of the god