Question 1

What are the main components of a mastaba?

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Question 2

Which object represents the beginning of large-scale sculpture in the ancient world?

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Question 3

What is the sphinx, and why is it an appropriate royal image?

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Question 4

The peoples of northern Europe in the Neolithic period are known for their _____.

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The peoples of northern Europe in the Neolithic period are known for their monumental stone architecture, such as megaliths and standing stones. Mastabas, ziggurats, and temples are all architectural forms found in other parts of the world and time periods.

Question 5

Instead of creating figures with a variety of body types, Egyptians applied a _____, or system of proportions.

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The Egyptian system of proportions is referred to as the canon, which provided a set of guidelines for creating figures with standardized proportions.

Question 6

The building system seen at Stonehenge is called _____.

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The building system used at Stonehenge is post and lintel construction, where vertical stones (posts) support horizontal stones (lintels). This is evident in the way the standing stones are arranged to form the structure of the monument. Mud-brick construction and masonry are not applicable to Stonehenge, as the stones used are not made of mud or bricks and the arrangement is not typical of traditional masonry. Arcuated construction involves the use of arches and is not present in Stonehenge's design.

Question 7

What "firsts" were achieved by the Sumerians?

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Question 8

Found at the temple of Amen Re at Karnak, the _____ or window level was an Egyptian innovation.

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The clerestory is the upper level of a building that has windows or openings to allow light and air to enter. The clerestory was an Egyptian innovation, and it can be found at the temple of Amen Re at Karnak. The pylon is a monumental gateway to an Egyptian temple, the causeway is a raised path that connects two different points, and the serdab is a small hidden chamber in Egyptian tombs containing the statue of the deceased.

Question 9

Describe what inspired the pyramid shape of the pyramids at Gizeh.

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Question 10

How did painting techniques change from the Paleolithic period to the Neolithic period?

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Question 11

How did society advance in the Neolithic period?

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Question 12

Describe how Paleolithic artists created cave paintings.

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Question 13

Compare and contrast select artworks from the Paleolithic and the Neolithic periods. To what extent were subject matter, technique, and meaning similar or different?

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Question 14

Twisted perspective refers to _____.

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Question 15

Describe the significance of the temple in Sumerian life.

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Question 16

How have scholars interpreted handprints in Paleolithic cave paintings?

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Question 17

What subjects decorated the walls of the terraces and staircase that led to the apadana at Persepolis?

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With the lack of writing, it is hard to determine the exact meaning of Paleolithic artworks. Providing examples, please speculate on their hypothetical functions. What evidence do scholars use to establish meaning?

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Question 19

The stele of Hammurabi presents the ruler's famous _____.

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The stele of Hammurabi is best known for featuring the Babylonian ruler's law code, which outlines the laws and punishments for various crimes.

Question 20

Why were animals represented in the profile view in the Paleolithic period?

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Quiz 1: Prehistory and the First Civilizations