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5731e9a50fdd8d15006c664c	What can be added to koshari?	Fried onions	[ "Egypt\n\nSome consider koshari (a mixture of rice, lentils, and macaroni) to be the national dish. Fried onions can be also added to koshari. In addition, ful medames (mashed fava beans) is one of the most popular dishes. Fava bean is also used in making falafel (also known as \"ta'meyya\"), which may have origina...
5731e9a50fdd8d15006c664d	What beans are used to make falafel?	Fava bean	[ "Egypt\n\nSome consider koshari (a mixture of rice, lentils, and macaroni) to be the national dish. Fried onions can be also added to koshari. In addition, ful medames (mashed fava beans) is one of the most popular dishes. Fava bean is also used in making falafel (also known as \"ta'meyya\"), which may have origina...
5731e9a50fdd8d15006c664e	What is a polular green soup of Egypt?	mulukhiyya	[ "Egypt\n\nSome consider koshari (a mixture of rice, lentils, and macaroni) to be the national dish. Fried onions can be also added to koshari. In addition, ful medames (mashed fava beans) is one of the most popular dishes. Fava bean is also used in making falafel (also known as \"ta'meyya\"), which may have origina...
5731ea310fdd8d15006c665d	What is the most popular sport in Egypt?	Football	[ "Egypt\n\nFootball is the most popular national sport of Egypt. The Cairo Derby is one of the fiercest derbies in Africa, and the BBC picked it as one of the 7 toughest derbies in the world. Al Ahly is the most successful club of the 20th century in the African continent according to CAF, closely followed by their ...
5731ea310fdd8d15006c665e	What is one of the toughest derbies in the world, run in Egypt?	The Cairo Derby	[ "Egypt\n\nFootball is the most popular national sport of Egypt. The Cairo Derby is one of the fiercest derbies in Africa, and the BBC picked it as one of the 7 toughest derbies in the world. Al Ahly is the most successful club of the 20th century in the African continent according to CAF, closely followed by their ...
5731ea310fdd8d15006c665f	In terms of international trophies, whos is the most successful club?	Al Ahly	[ "Egypt\n\nFootball is the most popular national sport of Egypt. The Cairo Derby is one of the fiercest derbies in Africa, and the BBC picked it as one of the 7 toughest derbies in the world. Al Ahly is the most successful club of the 20th century in the African continent according to CAF, closely followed by their ...
5731eaed0fdd8d15006c6663	What was the last international competition Egypt hosted?	2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup	[ "Egypt\n\nEgypt has hosted several international competitions. the last one was 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup which took place between 24 September - 16 October 2009. On Friday 19 September of the year 2014, Guinness World Records has announced that Egyptian scuba diver Ahmed Gabr is the new title holder for deepest sal...
5731eaed0fdd8d15006c6664	Who holds Guiness record for Deepest salt water scuba dive?	Ahmed Gabr	[ "Egypt\n\nEgypt has hosted several international competitions. the last one was 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup which took place between 24 September - 16 October 2009. On Friday 19 September of the year 2014, Guinness World Records has announced that Egyptian scuba diver Ahmed Gabr is the new title holder for deepest sal...
5731eaed0fdd8d15006c6665	How deep did Gabr dive?	1,066 feet down	[ "Egypt\n\nEgypt has hosted several international competitions. the last one was 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup which took place between 24 September - 16 October 2009. On Friday 19 September of the year 2014, Guinness World Records has announced that Egyptian scuba diver Ahmed Gabr is the new title holder for deepest sal...
5731eaed0fdd8d15006c6666	In what body of water did Gabr dive?	Red Sea	[ "Egypt\n\nEgypt has hosted several international competitions. the last one was 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup which took place between 24 September - 16 October 2009. On Friday 19 September of the year 2014, Guinness World Records has announced that Egyptian scuba diver Ahmed Gabr is the new title holder for deepest sal...
57313a81a5e9cc1400cdbd57	What millennium did Mosaic start?	the 3rd millennium BC	[ "Mosaic\n\nMosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were...
57313a81a5e9cc1400cdbd58	What kind of mosaic were made in Tiryns?	Pebble mosaics	[ "Mosaic\n\nMosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were...
57313a81a5e9cc1400cdbd59	Who besides the Romans did the Jewish people get influenced by?	Byzantine	[ "Mosaic\n\nMosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were...
57313a81a5e9cc1400cdbd5a	The Norman kingdomwas in what italian city state?	Sicily	[ "Mosaic\n\nMosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were...
57313a81a5e9cc1400cdbd5b	When did mosaic fall out of fashion?	the Renaissance	[ "Mosaic\n\nMosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were...
57313c1205b4da19006bcf02	The pebble mosaics found at Tiyns are from what age?	Bronze age	[ "Mosaic\n\nBronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3...
57313c1205b4da19006bcf03	The Beauty of Durres is in what country?	Albania	[ "Mosaic\n\nBronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3...
57313c1205b4da19006bcf04	The famous artists Sosus was from what area?	Pergamon	[ "Mosaic\n\nBronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3...
57313c1205b4da19006bcf05	When was the Greek figure style mostly formed?	the 3rd century BC	[ "Mosaic\n\nBronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3...
57313c1205b4da19006bcf06	When was the famous mosaic "The Beauty of Durres" created?	the 4th-century BC	[ "Mosaic\n\nBronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3...
57313ec3497a881900248cc5	What common artform is far more prestigious than mosaic?	paintings	[ "Mosaic\n\nGreek figural mosaics could have been copied or adapted paintings, a far more prestigious artform, and the style was enthusiastically adopted by the Romans so that large floor mosaics enriched the floors of Hellenistic villas and Roman dwellings from Britain to Dura-Europos. Most recorded names of Roman ...
57313ec3497a881900248cc6	Which culture adapted the use of mosaics for large ground coverings in their villas?	the Romans	[ "Mosaic\n\nGreek figural mosaics could have been copied or adapted paintings, a far more prestigious artform, and the style was enthusiastically adopted by the Romans so that large floor mosaics enriched the floors of Hellenistic villas and Roman dwellings from Britain to Dura-Europos. Most recorded names of Roman ...
57313ec3497a881900248cc7	Most names of Roman mosaic workers are what nationality?	Greek	[ "Mosaic\n\nGreek figural mosaics could have been copied or adapted paintings, a far more prestigious artform, and the style was enthusiastically adopted by the Romans so that large floor mosaics enriched the floors of Hellenistic villas and Roman dwellings from Britain to Dura-Europos. Most recorded names of Roman ...
57313ec3497a881900248cc8	Often regular everyday craftsman were most likely what?	slaves	[ "Mosaic\n\nGreek figural mosaics could have been copied or adapted paintings, a far more prestigious artform, and the style was enthusiastically adopted by the Romans so that large floor mosaics enriched the floors of Hellenistic villas and Roman dwellings from Britain to Dura-Europos. Most recorded names of Roman ...
57313ec3497a881900248cc9	Carthage and Tunisia are in what general area?	North Africa	[ "Mosaic\n\nGreek figural mosaics could have been copied or adapted paintings, a far more prestigious artform, and the style was enthusiastically adopted by the Romans so that large floor mosaics enriched the floors of Hellenistic villas and Roman dwellings from Britain to Dura-Europos. Most recorded names of Roman ...
57313f98a5e9cc1400cdbdb5	What type of mosaic uses small tesserae?	opus vermiculatum	[ "Mosaic\n\nThere were two main techniques in Greco-Roman mosaic: opus vermiculatum used tiny tesserae, typically cubes of 4 millimeters or less, and was produced in workshops in relatively small panels which were transported to the site glued to some temporary support. The tiny tesserae allowed very fine detail, an...
57313f98a5e9cc1400cdbdb6	What was the benefit of using small pieces to create a mosaic?	very fine detail	[ "Mosaic\n\nThere were two main techniques in Greco-Roman mosaic: opus vermiculatum used tiny tesserae, typically cubes of 4 millimeters or less, and was produced in workshops in relatively small panels which were transported to the site glued to some temporary support. The tiny tesserae allowed very fine detail, an...
57313f98a5e9cc1400cdbdb7	What were small panel mosaics known as?	emblemata	[ "Mosaic\n\nThere were two main techniques in Greco-Roman mosaic: opus vermiculatum used tiny tesserae, typically cubes of 4 millimeters or less, and was produced in workshops in relatively small panels which were transported to the site glued to some temporary support. The tiny tesserae allowed very fine detail, an...
57313f98a5e9cc1400cdbdb8	What was the name of the mosaic technique that used larger tesserae?	opus tessellatum	[ "Mosaic\n\nThere were two main techniques in Greco-Roman mosaic: opus vermiculatum used tiny tesserae, typically cubes of 4 millimeters or less, and was produced in workshops in relatively small panels which were transported to the site glued to some temporary support. The tiny tesserae allowed very fine detail, an...
57313f98a5e9cc1400cdbdb9	Why were black and white pieces used in most italian mosaics?	cheaper than fully coloured work	[ "Mosaic\n\nThere were two main techniques in Greco-Roman mosaic: opus vermiculatum used tiny tesserae, typically cubes of 4 millimeters or less, and was produced in workshops in relatively small panels which were transported to the site glued to some temporary support. The tiny tesserae allowed very fine detail, an...
5731408a05b4da19006bcf40	Which caesar hired builders to construct the Domus Aurea?	Nero	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn Rome, Nero and his architects used mosaics to cover some surfaces of walls and ceilings in the Domus Aurea, built 64 AD, and wall mosaics are also found at Pompeii and neighbouring sites. However it seems that it was not until the Christian era that figural wall mosaics became a major form of artistic...
5731408a05b4da19006bcf41	When did figure wall mosaics become the highest form of artistic expression?	the Christian era	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn Rome, Nero and his architects used mosaics to cover some surfaces of walls and ceilings in the Domus Aurea, built 64 AD, and wall mosaics are also found at Pompeii and neighbouring sites. However it seems that it was not until the Christian era that figural wall mosaics became a major form of artistic...
5731408a05b4da19006bcf42	The church of Santa Costanza is in what country?	Rome	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn Rome, Nero and his architects used mosaics to cover some surfaces of walls and ceilings in the Domus Aurea, built 64 AD, and wall mosaics are also found at Pompeii and neighbouring sites. However it seems that it was not until the Christian era that figural wall mosaics became a major form of artistic...
5731408a05b4da19006bcf43	When was the Domus Aurea constructed?	64 AD	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn Rome, Nero and his architects used mosaics to cover some surfaces of walls and ceilings in the Domus Aurea, built 64 AD, and wall mosaics are also found at Pompeii and neighbouring sites. However it seems that it was not until the Christian era that figural wall mosaics became a major form of artistic...
5731408a05b4da19006bcf44	The imperial family of Rome used the church of Santa Costanza as what?	a mausoleum	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn Rome, Nero and his architects used mosaics to cover some surfaces of walls and ceilings in the Domus Aurea, built 64 AD, and wall mosaics are also found at Pompeii and neighbouring sites. However it seems that it was not until the Christian era that figural wall mosaics became a major form of artistic...
573141ed05b4da19006bcf70	In what area of Italy is the largest collection of mosaics in the world?	Sicily	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale near Piazza Armerina in Sicily are the largest collection of late Roman mosaics in situ in the world, and are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large villa rustica, which was probably owned by Emperor Maximian, was built largely in the early 4th cen...
573141ed05b4da19006bcf71	Who most likely lived in the large villa rustica?	Emperor Maximian	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale near Piazza Armerina in Sicily are the largest collection of late Roman mosaics in situ in the world, and are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large villa rustica, which was probably owned by Emperor Maximian, was built largely in the early 4th cen...
573141ed05b4da19006bcf72	What caused the mosaics at the villa rustica to be protected for centuries?	a landslide	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale near Piazza Armerina in Sicily are the largest collection of late Roman mosaics in situ in the world, and are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large villa rustica, which was probably owned by Emperor Maximian, was built largely in the early 4th cen...
573141ed05b4da19006bcf73	How long is the hunting scene at the villa rustica?	64m	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale near Piazza Armerina in Sicily are the largest collection of late Roman mosaics in situ in the world, and are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large villa rustica, which was probably owned by Emperor Maximian, was built largely in the early 4th cen...
573141ed05b4da19006bcf74	Where in Sicily were the "Orpheus," and the "Four Seasons" discovered?	Piazza Vittoria in Palermo	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale near Piazza Armerina in Sicily are the largest collection of late Roman mosaics in situ in the world, and are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large villa rustica, which was probably owned by Emperor Maximian, was built largely in the early 4th cen...
57314befe6313a140071cde2	What scenes are depicted on the Zliten mosaic?	gladiatorial contests	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn 1913 the Zliten mosaic, a Roman mosaic famous for its many scenes from gladiatorial contests, hunting and everyday life, was discovered in the Libyan town of Zliten. In 2000 archaeologists working in Leptis Magna, Libya, uncovered a 30 ft length of five colorful mosaics created during the 1st or 2nd c...
57314befe6313a140071cde3	When was the Zliten mosaic discovered?	1913	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn 1913 the Zliten mosaic, a Roman mosaic famous for its many scenes from gladiatorial contests, hunting and everyday life, was discovered in the Libyan town of Zliten. In 2000 archaeologists working in Leptis Magna, Libya, uncovered a 30 ft length of five colorful mosaics created during the 1st or 2nd c...
57314befe6313a140071cde4	The mosaics uncovered in Libya were from which century?	1st or 2nd century AD	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn 1913 the Zliten mosaic, a Roman mosaic famous for its many scenes from gladiatorial contests, hunting and everyday life, was discovered in the Libyan town of Zliten. In 2000 archaeologists working in Leptis Magna, Libya, uncovered a 30 ft length of five colorful mosaics created during the 1st or 2nd c...
57314befe6313a140071cde5	How long was the mural discovered in Libya?	30 ft	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn 1913 the Zliten mosaic, a Roman mosaic famous for its many scenes from gladiatorial contests, hunting and everyday life, was discovered in the Libyan town of Zliten. In 2000 archaeologists working in Leptis Magna, Libya, uncovered a 30 ft length of five colorful mosaics created during the 1st or 2nd c...
57314befe6313a140071cde6	The gladiator mosaic is on par with the Alexander mosaic in which city?	Pompeii	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn 1913 the Zliten mosaic, a Roman mosaic famous for its many scenes from gladiatorial contests, hunting and everyday life, was discovered in the Libyan town of Zliten. In 2000 archaeologists working in Leptis Magna, Libya, uncovered a 30 ft length of five colorful mosaics created during the 1st or 2nd c...
57314d4205b4da19006bd00a	Around what century were mosaics adapted for Christian churches?	the late 4th century	[ "Mosaic\n\nWith the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti...
57314d4205b4da19006bd00b	What Christian church besides the Santa Costanza was built in the 4th century?	Santa Pudenziana	[ "Mosaic\n\nWith the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti...
57314d4205b4da19006bd00c	What was the original function of the Santa Costanza church?	a mausoleum	[ "Mosaic\n\nWith the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti...
57314d4205b4da19006bd00d	In which basilica is the Tomb of Julii?	St Peter's Basilica	[ "Mosaic\n\nWith the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti...
57314d4205b4da19006bd00e	Under what period were the 4th century churches built?	Constantinian	[ "Mosaic\n\nWith the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti...
57314eae05b4da19006bd01c	Which city besides Ravenna served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire?	Milan	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in...
57314eae05b4da19006bd01d	What is the name of the mosaic in the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio?	apse	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in...
57314eae05b4da19006bd01e	The shrine of San Vittore in ciel d'oro had mosaics from which century?	the 5th century	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in...
57314eae05b4da19006bd01f	Who do the mosaics at the the basilica of San Lorenzo depict as being abducted?	Elijah	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in...
57314eae05b4da19006bd020	When was the baptistry at the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio demolished?	the 15th century	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in...
57314fb3e6313a140071ce0a	In the 5th century what was the capital of the Western Roman Empire?	Ravenna	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the 5th-century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art. The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia was decorated with mosaics of high artistic quality in 425–430. The vaults of the small, cross-shaped structure are clad with mosaics on blue background. The ce...
57314fb3e6313a140071ce0b	What years was the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia decorated with mosaics?	425–430	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the 5th-century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art. The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia was decorated with mosaics of high artistic quality in 425–430. The vaults of the small, cross-shaped structure are clad with mosaics on blue background. The ce...
57314fb3e6313a140071ce0c	What other famous landmark in Ravenna was established by Galla Placidia?	the church of San Giovanni Evangelista	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the 5th-century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art. The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia was decorated with mosaics of high artistic quality in 425–430. The vaults of the small, cross-shaped structure are clad with mosaics on blue background. The ce...
57314fb3e6313a140071ce0d	Why did Galla Placidia erect the church of San Giovanni Evangelista?	fulfillment of a vow	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the 5th-century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art. The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia was decorated with mosaics of high artistic quality in 425–430. The vaults of the small, cross-shaped structure are clad with mosaics on blue background. The ce...
57314fb3e6313a140071ce0e	When were most of the mosaics at the church of San Giovanni Evangelista destroyed?	1747	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the 5th-century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art. The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia was decorated with mosaics of high artistic quality in 425–430. The vaults of the small, cross-shaped structure are clad with mosaics on blue background. The ce...
5731514505b4da19006bd03e	When was Ravenna conquered by the Eastern Roman Empire?	After 539	[ "Mosaic\n\nAfter 539 Ravenna was reconquered by the Romans in the form of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) and became the seat of the Exarchate of Ravenna. The greatest development of Christian mosaics unfolded in the second half of the 6th century. Outstanding examples of Byzantine mosaic art are the la...
5731514505b4da19006bd03f	When did the biggest achievement in Christian mosaics take place?	the second half of the 6th century	[ "Mosaic\n\nAfter 539 Ravenna was reconquered by the Romans in the form of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) and became the seat of the Exarchate of Ravenna. The greatest development of Christian mosaics unfolded in the second half of the 6th century. Outstanding examples of Byzantine mosaic art are the la...
5731514505b4da19006bd040	What event led up to the creation of the amazing mosaics in in the Basilica of San Vitale?	the Byzantine conquest	[ "Mosaic\n\nAfter 539 Ravenna was reconquered by the Romans in the form of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) and became the seat of the Exarchate of Ravenna. The greatest development of Christian mosaics unfolded in the second half of the 6th century. Outstanding examples of Byzantine mosaic art are the la...
5731514505b4da19006bd041	When were the mosaics at the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare created?	549	[ "Mosaic\n\nAfter 539 Ravenna was reconquered by the Romans in the form of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) and became the seat of the Exarchate of Ravenna. The greatest development of Christian mosaics unfolded in the second half of the 6th century. Outstanding examples of Byzantine mosaic art are the la...
5731514505b4da19006bd042	Where are the remains of the apse mosaic of San Michele?	Berlin	[ "Mosaic\n\nAfter 539 Ravenna was reconquered by the Romans in the form of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) and became the seat of the Exarchate of Ravenna. The greatest development of Christian mosaics unfolded in the second half of the 6th century. Outstanding examples of Byzantine mosaic art are the la...
5731525ca5e9cc1400cdbe77	The floor mosaic in Butrint is how much older than that of the Baptistry?	almost a generation	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe mosaic pavement of the Vrina Plain basilica of Butrint, Albania appear to pre-date that of the Baptistery by almost a generation, dating to the last quarter of the 5th or the first years of the 6th century. The mosaic displays a variety of motifs including sea-creatures, birds, terrestrial beasts, fr...
5731525ca5e9cc1400cdbe78	In what country is Butrint?	Albania	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe mosaic pavement of the Vrina Plain basilica of Butrint, Albania appear to pre-date that of the Baptistery by almost a generation, dating to the last quarter of the 5th or the first years of the 6th century. The mosaic displays a variety of motifs including sea-creatures, birds, terrestrial beasts, fr...
5731525ca5e9cc1400cdbe79	What type of message was left on the mosaics at Butrint?	prayer	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe mosaic pavement of the Vrina Plain basilica of Butrint, Albania appear to pre-date that of the Baptistery by almost a generation, dating to the last quarter of the 5th or the first years of the 6th century. The mosaic displays a variety of motifs including sea-creatures, birds, terrestrial beasts, fr...
5731525ca5e9cc1400cdbe7a	What was the mosaic at Butrint designed to portray?	a terrestrial paradise	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe mosaic pavement of the Vrina Plain basilica of Butrint, Albania appear to pre-date that of the Baptistery by almost a generation, dating to the last quarter of the 5th or the first years of the 6th century. The mosaic displays a variety of motifs including sea-creatures, birds, terrestrial beasts, fr...
5731525ca5e9cc1400cdbe7b	The Vrina Plain basilica is in which city?	Butrint	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe mosaic pavement of the Vrina Plain basilica of Butrint, Albania appear to pre-date that of the Baptistery by almost a generation, dating to the last quarter of the 5th or the first years of the 6th century. The mosaic displays a variety of motifs including sea-creatures, birds, terrestrial beasts, fr...
57315596a5e9cc1400cdbe9b	What was depicted on the Butrint mosaics in abundance?	natural life	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe abundant variety of natural life depicted in the Butrint mosaics celebrates the richness of God’s creation; some elements also have specific connotations. The kantharos vase and vine refer to the eucharist, the symbol of the sacrifice of Christ leading to salvation. Peacocks are symbols of paradise a...
57315596a5e9cc1400cdbe9c	What do the katharos vase and vine refer to?	the eucharist	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe abundant variety of natural life depicted in the Butrint mosaics celebrates the richness of God’s creation; some elements also have specific connotations. The kantharos vase and vine refer to the eucharist, the symbol of the sacrifice of Christ leading to salvation. Peacocks are symbols of paradise a...
57315596a5e9cc1400cdbe9d	What do peacocks represent in Christian symbolism?	paradise and resurrection	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe abundant variety of natural life depicted in the Butrint mosaics celebrates the richness of God’s creation; some elements also have specific connotations. The kantharos vase and vine refer to the eucharist, the symbol of the sacrifice of Christ leading to salvation. Peacocks are symbols of paradise a...
57315596a5e9cc1400cdbe9e	What do most sea-creatures represent in Christina symbolism?	baptism	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe abundant variety of natural life depicted in the Butrint mosaics celebrates the richness of God’s creation; some elements also have specific connotations. The kantharos vase and vine refer to the eucharist, the symbol of the sacrifice of Christ leading to salvation. Peacocks are symbols of paradise a...
57315596a5e9cc1400cdbe9f	What did deers or stags represent in Christian Symbolism?	the faithful aspiring to Christ	[ "Mosaic\n\nThe abundant variety of natural life depicted in the Butrint mosaics celebrates the richness of God’s creation; some elements also have specific connotations. The kantharos vase and vine refer to the eucharist, the symbol of the sacrifice of Christ leading to salvation. Peacocks are symbols of paradise a...
573156a305b4da19006bd06a	When did conditions become difficult for mosaic art in Rome?	the Early Middle Ages	[ "Mosaic\n\nChristian mosaic art also flourished in Rome, gradually declining as conditions became more difficult in the Early Middle Ages. 5th century mosaics can be found over the triumphal arch and in the nave of the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The 27 surviving panels of the nave are the most important mosa...
573156a305b4da19006bd06b	When was the mosaic of Sant'Agata dei Goti destroyed?	1589	[ "Mosaic\n\nChristian mosaic art also flourished in Rome, gradually declining as conditions became more difficult in the Early Middle Ages. 5th century mosaics can be found over the triumphal arch and in the nave of the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The 27 surviving panels of the nave are the most important mosa...
573156a305b4da19006bd06c	What was similar between the three most important 5th century mosaics?	iconography	[ "Mosaic\n\nChristian mosaic art also flourished in Rome, gradually declining as conditions became more difficult in the Early Middle Ages. 5th century mosaics can be found over the triumphal arch and in the nave of the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The 27 surviving panels of the nave are the most important mosa...
573156a305b4da19006bd06d	When was the mosaic at Santa Sabina replaced with a fresco?	1559	[ "Mosaic\n\nChristian mosaic art also flourished in Rome, gradually declining as conditions became more difficult in the Early Middle Ages. 5th century mosaics can be found over the triumphal arch and in the nave of the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The 27 surviving panels of the nave are the most important mosa...
573156a305b4da19006bd06e	Who was the artist that painted the fresco that replaced the mosaic at Santa Sobina?	Taddeo Zuccari	[ "Mosaic\n\nChristian mosaic art also flourished in Rome, gradually declining as conditions became more difficult in the Early Middle Ages. 5th century mosaics can be found over the triumphal arch and in the nave of the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The 27 surviving panels of the nave are the most important mosa...
573157bae6313a140071ce42	During which centuries did ROme fall under the influence of Byzantine art?	the 7th–9th centuries	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the 7th–9th centuries Rome fell under the influence of Byzantine art, noticeable on the mosaics of Santa Prassede, Santa Maria in Domnica, Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Santi Nereo e Achilleo and the San Venanzio chapel of San Giovanni in Laterano. The great dining hall of Po...
573157bae6313a140071ce43	The lateran Palace was decorated with what?	mosaics	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the 7th–9th centuries Rome fell under the influence of Byzantine art, noticeable on the mosaics of Santa Prassede, Santa Maria in Domnica, Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Santi Nereo e Achilleo and the San Venanzio chapel of San Giovanni in Laterano. The great dining hall of Po...
573157bae6313a140071ce44	What do most mosaics from the 7th-9th centuries have in common?	They were all destroyed later	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the 7th–9th centuries Rome fell under the influence of Byzantine art, noticeable on the mosaics of Santa Prassede, Santa Maria in Domnica, Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Santi Nereo e Achilleo and the San Venanzio chapel of San Giovanni in Laterano. The great dining hall of Po...
573157bae6313a140071ce45	When was the mosaic at the church of Santo Stefano del Cacco destroyed?	1607	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the 7th–9th centuries Rome fell under the influence of Byzantine art, noticeable on the mosaics of Santa Prassede, Santa Maria in Domnica, Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Santi Nereo e Achilleo and the San Venanzio chapel of San Giovanni in Laterano. The great dining hall of Po...
573157bae6313a140071ce46	Which mosaic survived through the 9th century, and then had a copy made in the 18th?	Triclinio Leoniano	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the 7th–9th centuries Rome fell under the influence of Byzantine art, noticeable on the mosaics of Santa Prassede, Santa Maria in Domnica, Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Santi Nereo e Achilleo and the San Venanzio chapel of San Giovanni in Laterano. The great dining hall of Po...
573158c805b4da19006bd092	When were the mosaics at the Great Palace of Constantinople commissioned?	during Justinian's reign	[ "Mosaic\n\nImportant fragments survived from the mosaic floor of the Great Palace of Constantinople which was commissioned during Justinian's reign. The figures, animals, plants all are entirely classical but they are scattered before a plain background. The portrait of a moustached man, probably a Gothic chieftain...
573158c805b4da19006bd093	What is considered the most important surviving mosaic of the Justinian age?	The portrait of a moustached man	[ "Mosaic\n\nImportant fragments survived from the mosaic floor of the Great Palace of Constantinople which was commissioned during Justinian's reign. The figures, animals, plants all are entirely classical but they are scattered before a plain background. The portrait of a moustached man, probably a Gothic chieftain...
573158c805b4da19006bd094	What was the small vaulted room in the Great Palace of Constantinople called?	small sekreton	[ "Mosaic\n\nImportant fragments survived from the mosaic floor of the Great Palace of Constantinople which was commissioned during Justinian's reign. The figures, animals, plants all are entirely classical but they are scattered before a plain background. The portrait of a moustached man, probably a Gothic chieftain...
573158c805b4da19006bd095	Vine Scroll motifs are classified under what kind of tradition?	Classical	[ "Mosaic\n\nImportant fragments survived from the mosaic floor of the Great Palace of Constantinople which was commissioned during Justinian's reign. The figures, animals, plants all are entirely classical but they are scattered before a plain background. The portrait of a moustached man, probably a Gothic chieftain...
573158c805b4da19006bd096	When were the mosaics at the church in Thessaloniki created?	5th–6th centuries	[ "Mosaic\n\nImportant fragments survived from the mosaic floor of the Great Palace of Constantinople which was commissioned during Justinian's reign. The figures, animals, plants all are entirely classical but they are scattered before a plain background. The portrait of a moustached man, probably a Gothic chieftain...
573159bca5e9cc1400cdbedd	How many Byzantine mosaics survived past the 8th century?	Very few	[ "Mosaic\n\nVery few early Byzantine mosaics survived the Iconoclastic destruction of the 8th century. Among the rare examples are the 6th-century Christ in majesty (or Ezekiel's Vision) mosaic in the apse of the Church of Hosios David in Thessaloniki that was hidden behind mortar during those dangerous times. Nine ...
573159bca5e9cc1400cdbede	The mosaic in the church in Thessaloniki is know as what?	Christ in majesty (or Ezekiel's Vision)	[ "Mosaic\n\nVery few early Byzantine mosaics survived the Iconoclastic destruction of the 8th century. Among the rare examples are the 6th-century Christ in majesty (or Ezekiel's Vision) mosaic in the apse of the Church of Hosios David in Thessaloniki that was hidden behind mortar during those dangerous times. Nine ...
573159bca5e9cc1400cdbedf	Why was Christ in majesty protected from the iconoclastic destruction?	hidden behind mortar	[ "Mosaic\n\nVery few early Byzantine mosaics survived the Iconoclastic destruction of the 8th century. Among the rare examples are the 6th-century Christ in majesty (or Ezekiel's Vision) mosaic in the apse of the Church of Hosios David in Thessaloniki that was hidden behind mortar during those dangerous times. Nine ...
573159bca5e9cc1400cdbee0	When were the panels in the Hagios Demetrios Church created?	between 634 and 730	[ "Mosaic\n\nVery few early Byzantine mosaics survived the Iconoclastic destruction of the 8th century. Among the rare examples are the 6th-century Christ in majesty (or Ezekiel's Vision) mosaic in the apse of the Church of Hosios David in Thessaloniki that was hidden behind mortar during those dangerous times. Nine ...
573159bca5e9cc1400cdbee1	What is common about the surviving mosaics from the 7th-9th centuries?	almost all represent Saint Demetrius	[ "Mosaic\n\nVery few early Byzantine mosaics survived the Iconoclastic destruction of the 8th century. Among the rare examples are the 6th-century Christ in majesty (or Ezekiel's Vision) mosaic in the apse of the Church of Hosios David in Thessaloniki that was hidden behind mortar during those dangerous times. Nine ...
57315ab705b4da19006bd0a6	Why were mosaics destroyed in the iconoclastic era?	condemned as idolatry	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the Iconoclastic era, figural mosaics were also condemned as idolatry. The Iconoclastic churches were embellished with plain gold mosaics with only one great cross in the apse like the Hagia Irene in Constantinople (after 740). There were similar crosses in the apses of the Hagia Sophia Church in Thes...
57315ab705b4da19006bd0a7	What was the common mosaic theme of iconoclastic churches?	gold mosaics with only one great cross	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the Iconoclastic era, figural mosaics were also condemned as idolatry. The Iconoclastic churches were embellished with plain gold mosaics with only one great cross in the apse like the Hagia Irene in Constantinople (after 740). There were similar crosses in the apses of the Hagia Sophia Church in Thes...
57315ab705b4da19006bd0a8	When did the Iconodules change the cross in the Hagia Sophia?	787–797	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the Iconoclastic era, figural mosaics were also condemned as idolatry. The Iconoclastic churches were embellished with plain gold mosaics with only one great cross in the apse like the Hagia Irene in Constantinople (after 740). There were similar crosses in the apses of the Hagia Sophia Church in Thes...
57315ab705b4da19006bd0a9	When was the Dormition church destroyed?	1922	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the Iconoclastic era, figural mosaics were also condemned as idolatry. The Iconoclastic churches were embellished with plain gold mosaics with only one great cross in the apse like the Hagia Irene in Constantinople (after 740). There were similar crosses in the apses of the Hagia Sophia Church in Thes...
57315ab705b4da19006bd0aa	When did the Hagia Irene adapt the iconoclastic era mosaics?	after 740	[ "Mosaic\n\nIn the Iconoclastic era, figural mosaics were also condemned as idolatry. The Iconoclastic churches were embellished with plain gold mosaics with only one great cross in the apse like the Hagia Irene in Constantinople (after 740). There were similar crosses in the apses of the Hagia Sophia Church in Thes...

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