Question 1

Landscape with swallows (Spring fresco)is significant because it is the first ____.&#10;A) Minoan religious image&#10;B) narrative cycle&#10;C) pure landscape&#10;D) image to depict a real hunt

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The Landscape with swallows (Spring fresco) is significant because it is the first pure landscape, meaning it is a depiction of a landscape without any human or narrative elements. It was created during the Minoan civilization and is believed to have religious significance. It does not depict a hunt or any other type of event.

Question 2

Minoan columns are distinguished by ____.&#10;A) tapering shape and bulbous capitals&#10;B) pronounced swelling in the center&#10;C) bud-shaped capitals&#10;D) bull-shaped capitals

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Minoan columns are characterized by a tapering shape and bulbous capitals which distinguish them from other ancient column styles such as Doric or Ionic.

Question 3

The Mycenaean practice of placing death masks over the deceased's face is reminiscent of the ____.&#10;A) Egyptians&#10;B) Cycladic peoples&#10;C) Minoans&#10;D) Greeks

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The practice of placing death masks over the face of the deceased is associated with the Egyptian culture, which was known for creating highly realistic and detailed masks for their mummies. While the Mycenaeans likely developed their own unique style of death masks, their practice can be traced back to the influence of the Egyptians. The Cycladic peoples and Minoans also created masks, but these were not commonly used for funerary purposes. The Greeks also created death masks, but these did not emerge until several centuries later.

Question 4

What form of arch is above the lintel of the Lion Gate?&#10;A) Barrel arch&#10;B) Corbelled arch&#10;C) Triangular arch&#10;D) Pointed arch

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The Lion Gate features a corbelled arch, which is formed by progressively projecting courses of stone or brick inward until the two sides meet at the top. It is a characteristic technique used in Mycenaean architecture.

Question 5

During the Mycenaean period,large-scale figural art on the Greek mainland was ____.&#10;A) very abundant&#10;B) found only in temples&#10;C) very rare&#10;D) found only in palaces

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Large-scale figural art on the Greek mainland during the Mycenaean period was very rare. The Mycenaean culture is known for its impressive architectural achievements, such as imposing palaces and monumental tombs, but not for its figural art. Most of the surviving artwork from this period consists of small objects, such as pottery and metalwork. Some wall paintings have also been found, but they are relatively rare and poorly preserved. There is no evidence that large-scale figural art was found only in temples or palaces during this period.

Question 6

Which of the following elements showed that the new palace at Knossos was carefully planned?&#10;A) Thick walls composed of cement&#10;B) Little attention paid to rainwater drainage&#10;C) Single-story building rambled across the landscape&#10;D) Placement of clusters of rooms of similar function around the central court

Accepted Answer

The placement of clusters of rooms of similar function around the central court shows a carefully planned layout for the palace. The other choices do not show evidence of careful planning.

Question 7

The guardian figure design of the Lion Gate can also be found in miniature on ____.&#10;A) Cretan seals&#10;B) Mycenaean vases&#10;C) Mycenaean dagger blades&#10;D) Cretan vases

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The lion gate design can also be found in miniature on Cretan seals.

Question 8

Tiryns was ____.&#10;A) a fortified palace&#10;B) an Egyptian outpost&#10;C) a market&#10;D) a shrine to the Minoan goddess

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Tiryns was a fortified palace located in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece. It was an important center of Mycenaean civilization and architecture, known for its massive walls made of large stones called cyclopean masonry.

Question 9

The Old Palace period in Minoan art came to an end around 1700 BCE.What was the probable cause?&#10;A) Invasion by the Egyptians&#10;B) Invasion by the Mycenaeans&#10;C) Tidal wave&#10;D) Earthquake

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The Old Palace period in Minoan art likely ended due to a major earthquake around 1700 BCE. Earthquakes were common in the region and had a significant impact on Minoan civilization, leading to the destruction and subsequent rebuilding of palaces and other structures.

Question 10

____ is a style of Minoan pottery in which creamy white and reddish-brown motifs were applied to a black background.&#10;A) Harvester&#10;B) Cycladic motifs&#10;C) Kamares ware&#10;D) Marine

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Kamares ware is a style of Minoan pottery characterized by creamy white and reddish-brown motifs painted onto a black background. It is named after Kamares Cave on the island of Crete where examples were first discovered.

Question 11

German amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered in his excavations ____.&#10;A) the palace at Knossos&#10;B) cities described by Homer&#10;C) Atlantis&#10;D) the labyrinth of the Minotaur

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Question 12

Who or what was the Minotaur?&#10;A) The king of Crete&#10;B) Half bull,half man&#10;C) A bull with eagle's wings&#10;D) Achilles' pet

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Question 13

The Treasury of Atreus is an excellent example of a ____.&#10;A) Mycenaean fortification&#10;B) tholos tomb&#10;C) Minoan sarcophagus&#10;D) temple treasury

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Question 14

The Lion Gate is the gateway to ____.&#10;A) Tiryns&#10;B) Knossos&#10;C) Malia&#10;D) Mycenae

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Question 15

The rendition of the body of Cycladic figures is ____.&#10;A) highly schematized&#10;B) naturalistic&#10;C) curvilinear&#10;D) monumental

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Question 16

It has been suggested that Cycladic figurines were funerary offerings.Based on their schematized representation and size,how might they have been placed in the graves?&#10;A) Standing by the sarcophagus&#10;B) Standing in the grave&#10;C) Placed on their backs&#10;D) Suspended from the sarcophagus

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Question 17

Minoans coated the rough surface of their rubble walls with a fine white lime plaster that required rapid execution and great skill.Which painting method was used with this type of fabrication?&#10;A) Watercolor&#10;B) Fresco secco&#10;C) True fresco&#10;D) Tempera

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Question 18

Significant numbers of small marble figurines representing naked women with arms folded over abdomens have been found in ____.&#10;A) Mycenae&#10;B) the Cyclades Islands&#10;C) Troy&#10;D) Knossos

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Question 19

Which of the following is a palace on Crete?&#10;A) Knossos&#10;B) Troy&#10;C) Tiryns&#10;D) Sparta

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Question 20

Which of the following works of art provides information about the Minoan religion?&#10;A) Hagia Triada sarcophagus&#10;B) Spring Fresco,Thera&#10;C) La Parisienne fresco,Knossos&#10;D) Octopus flask,Palaikastro

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Question 21

Through a simplified narrative and use of repetitious pattern,the ____ differs from earlier Minoan and Mycenaean art.&#10;A) WarriWarrior vase&#10;B) octopus flask&#10;C) Kamares Ware Jar&#10;D) Fleet vase

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Question 22

The use of guardian figures on the Lion Gate is reminiscent of ____.&#10;A) The palace of Gudea&#10;B) Minoan palaces&#10;C) Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt&#10;D) Mycenaean tombs

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Question 23

Found in Grave Circle A,the inlaid dagger blades attest to the wealth of the Mycenaean kings as well as ____.&#10;A) their relationship to Egypt&#10;B) artistry&#10;C) their warlike nature&#10;D) their preference for landscape

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Question 24

What is the Iliad,and how did it impact the art history of the Aegean?

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Question 25

Who was Frank Calvert?

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Question 26

Who was Sir Arthur Evans?

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Deck 4: The Prehistoric Aegean