AROL 225 Final, Fall 2008

1 AROL 225 – The Roman Near East 06 February 2009 8am to 10am FINAL EXAMINATION Take your time to organize your answers and write clearly. Answer all the questions in Section A and Section B, choose one question from Section C Read each question carefully and make sure you answer the question fully. You may answer the questions in any order, but clearly indicate the number of the question in your exam booklet. Time limit: 2 hours. Section A (35%) Answer each question (either choose a, b or c or write 1-4 sentences): 1. Figure A is of who? What is the style of sculpture, when was it made and what is she famous for? 2. The capital of Roman Syria was? a) Beirut b) Antioch c) Jerash 3. Can you name a popular Christian saint of Syria and a pilgrimage place where we might find a church dedicated to his memory? 4. Who is the partner of Baal/Hadad? a) Atagartis b) Artemis c) Ascelpios 5. Can you name a large floodwater farming system? Why was it developed in this area? 6. The name Charis means? a) Luxury b) Grace c) Law 7. Name two buildings of Qasr Ibn Warden? When were they built, by who and what is their significance? Figure A 2 Section B (15%) Answer the question fully: 8. This is a drawing of what? Give a brief description of what you know about this building complex including the main features the date of construction, and the significance of each building. (5 to 10 sentences) Section C (50%) Answer one of the following essay questions: Use an essay style in writing i.e. use sentences and paragraphs – no bullet points or other list devices. Include an introduction and conclusion. 9. What are the major features within the art of either mosaics or sculpture of the Roman Near East? What does this art tell us about local cultures and identity? 10. With examples, describe the use of religious sanctuaries in the Roman Near East? 11. What do we know of the countryside in Roman Syria? 12. Discuss when and why did Roman control of the Near East ended?