Question 1

The __________ was a multilevel temple designed by the religion-oriented Sumerians but built by the later Babylonians and Assyrians.

Accepted Answer

The multilevel temple referred to in the question is a ziggurat, which was designed by the Sumerians but commonly associated with later Babylonians and Assyrians. The other options listed do not fit the description of a multilevel temple.

Question 2

Linear A,a form of writing based on __________,was developed during the Middle Minoan period on the island of __________.

Accepted Answer

Linear A is based on pictographs and was developed on the island of Crete during the Middle Minoan period. The other options listed are not associated with Linear A or its development.

Question 3

Large-scale tomb sculptures that were intended to house the spirit of the deceased if mummification failed were known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Ka sculptures were large-scale tomb sculptures that were intended to house the spirit of the deceased if mummification failed. The ka was considered to be a vital part of the soul that needed sustenance in the afterlife. These sculptures were placed in the tomb along with other offerings to ensure that the ka was adequately provided for in the afterlife. Pharaoh figures, idealized figures, mummy figures, and votive figures all had different purposes and were not specifically intended to house the spirit of the deceased in case mummification failed.

Question 4

During the Old Kingdom period of Egyptian art,a new manner of representing the human figure developed that would last thousands of years.It was characterized by all of the following except __________.

Accepted Answer

The new manner of representing the human figure during the Old Kingdom period of Egyptian art was not characterized by a naturalistic depiction. Rather, it was characterized by a stylized and idealized representation that emphasized symmetry, balance, and proportion.

Question 5

The Great Pyramids at Giza were built with massive blocks and __________.

Accepted Answer

The Great Pyramids at Giza were originally surfaced with fine limestone, which gave them a smooth, white appearance.

Question 6

Which of the following is considered one of the Bronze Age civilizations of pre-Hellenic Greece?

Accepted Answer

The Cyclades is considered one of the Bronze Age civilizations of pre-Hellenic Greece. The Cyclades is a group of islands in the Aegean Sea that were home to early civilizations and cultures, including the Minoans and the Mycenaeans. Assyria, Akkad, Alexandria, and Tarquinia are not located in pre-Hellenic Greece and were not part of the Bronze Age civilizations of Greece.

Question 7

The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut was carved out of living rock and is most impressive visually due to its three tiers of pillared __________.

Accepted Answer

The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is known for its three tiers of pillared colonnades, which were carved out of living rock, and are a striking visual feature of the temple.

Question 8

The Processional Frieze from the royal audience hall in Persepolis,shows_________.

Accepted Answer

The Processional Frieze from the royal audience hall in Persepolis shows deeply carved, fleshy, well-rounded human figures.

Question 9

In the Victory Stele of Naram Sin,the king and his men are represented in a conceptual manner,probably meant to indicate __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Victory Stele of Naram Sin,the...

Question 10

From the Latin word meaning "wedge," __________ was a system of writing developed by the Sumerians.

Accepted Answer

The word "cuneiform" comes from the Latin word "cuneus" meaning "wedge," which refers to the distinct wedge-shaped impressions made by a reed stylus on clay tablets. The Sumerians developed this writing system around 3,000 BCE, making it one of the oldest writing systems in the world. Linear A was a writing system used by the ancient Minoans in Crete, hieroglyphics were used in ancient Egypt, Aramaic was used in the Near East, and Phoenician was a script used by the ancient Phoenicians. None of these relate to the wedge-shaped cuneiform script used by the Sumerians.

Question 11

The Stele of Hammurabi depicts the Babylonian ruler Hammurabi gaining inspiration for his codified laws from the god(dess)__________.

Accepted Answer

The Stele of Hammurabi depicts the Babylonian ruler Hammurabi gaining inspiration for his codified laws from the god Shamash, who is seen handing him a staff and ring, symbols of authority.

Question 12

One of the earliest and most famous "fertility" figurines from the Paleolithic period is the __________.Venus of Urbino

Accepted Answer

The Venus of Willendorf is a small, carved figurine from the Paleolithic period that has been interpreted as a representation of fertility or womanhood. The other options listed are not from the Paleolithic period or are not specifically associated with fertility.

Question 13

During Akhenaton's reign,the longstanding stylized formality of Egyptian art briefly gave way to __________,as seen in the very famous Bust of Queen Nefertiti.

Accepted Answer

Akhenaton's reign was known for its artistic revolution, which moved away from the strict forms and conventions of traditional Egyptian art towards more naturalistic and fluid depictions of the human form. This is particularly evident in the famous Bust of Queen Nefertiti, which features curving lines and full-bodied forms, rather than the rigid and stylized conventions of earlier Egyptian art.

Question 14

Mortuary temples that were carved out of the living rock-rock that remained part of the earth-are called__________.

Accepted Answer

Mortuary temples that were carved out of the living rock are known as rock-cut tombs.

Question 15

In 1922,British archaeologist Howard Carter remarked,"[A] gasp of wonderment escaped our lips,so gorgeous was the sight that met our eye: a golden effigy of the young boy king ..." Carter was referring to __________.

Accepted Answer

Howard Carter's remark refers to the discovery of King Tut's solid gold coffin, which was found inside his tomb in 1922. The coffin was a stunning piece of artwork, covered in intricate carvings and hieroglyphs, and completely made of solid gold. Carter and his team were in awe at the sight of such a magnificent and valuable object.

Question 16

Much of ancient Egypt's art and many of its monuments were,in one way or another,linked to __________.

Accepted Answer

Much of ancient Egypt's art and many of its monuments were, in one way or another, linked to death or worship of the dead.

Question 17

In New Kingdom Egypt,Amenhotep IV started a revolution in both religion and the arts when he changed his name to Akhenaton to honor the sun god and became a __________.The period of his reign is known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

Amenhotep IV changed his name to Akhenaton to honor the sun god Aton and became a monotheist, promoting worship of Aton as the sole god, which was a significant departure from traditional Egyptian polytheism. The period of his reign is known as the Amarna period, named after the new capital city he built, Amarna.

Question 18

For the Paleolithic Hall of Bulls cave painting,artists used all of the following techniques except __________.

Accepted Answer

The Paleolithic Hall of Bulls cave painting artists did not use bronze knife blades because bronze tools were not developed until the Bronze Age, which came after the Paleolithic era. Techniques like drawing with raw pigment, spray painting with bones, foreshortening, and painting with fingers and sticks were used, but bronze tools belong to a much later period.

Question 19

In both the Akkadian Victory Stele of Naram Sin and the Egyptian Narmer Palette,the kings are depicted __________.

Accepted Answer

Both the Akkadian Victory Stele of Naram Sin and the Egyptian Narmer Palette depict the kings in combined frontal and profile view and larger than the surrounding figures. This style of art is typical of ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian art, where the size of the figures represents their importance or status.

Question 20

It was during the Neolithic period that __________ monuments were erected,and the most famous example is __________.

Accepted Answer

The Neolithic period is known for the construction of megalithic monuments, which are structures made from large stones, and the most famous example of such a structure is Stonehenge.

Quiz 14: Art of the Ancient World