Question

3. Originally located in a private house in Pompeii, the Alexander Mosaic was likely interpreted by viewers in which of the following ways? A. It conveyed the elevated and learned status of the owner of the house. B. It exemplified the fears of those who lived near an active volcano. C. It underscored the political aspirations of the elite class. D. It functioned as a memorial to the owner's heroic deeds.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. It conveyed the elevated and learned status of the owner of the house.

Explanation:

The rediscovered Alexander Mosaic on October 24, 1831, is a Roman mosaic floor originating from the House of the Faun dating from around 150 BC and is a highly luxurious ornament located in Pompeii, Italy, so it was a coveted item among the aristocrats of the Roman republic because it conveyed the high and learned status of the homeowner.