Question

Which of the following happened earliest (i.e., before the others)? a. building of Theater of Pompey b. building of Forum of Augustus c. building of Altar of Peace d. building of Theater of Marcellus

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Building of Theater of Pompey.

Explanation:

The Theater of Pompey was built in 55 B.D.

The construction of the Forum of Augustus began building in 20 B.D. and concluded in 2 B.D.

The Altar of Peace (Ara Pacis) was built in 9 B.D.

The Theater of Marcellus is built in 11 B.D.

Hence, the earliest construction is the Theater of Pompey.