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Marty

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The major centers for sarcophagus production during the second and third centuries were Rome, Asia Minor, and
 
  A) North Africa.
  B) Gaul.
  C) Attica.
  D) Persia.

Question 2

Why did Roman patrons choose to represent Greek heroes on their sarcophagi?
 
  A) Through the representation of Greek heroes on sarcophagi, Roman patrons could equate themselves with the legendary heroes of the past.
  B) Through the representation of Greek heroes on sarcophagi, Roman patrons could present themselves as sharing the same qualities of the heroes.
  C) Through the representation of Greek heroes on sarcophagi, Roman patrons could achieve apotheosis through the representation of heroes.
  D) Through the representation of Greek heroes on sarcophagi, Roman patrons could be worshiped as heroes in the afterlife.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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