Question 1

What was the earliest recognizable culture to emerge from the Middle East around 6000 B.C.E.?&#10;A) Sumer&#10;B) Hittite&#10;C) Assyrian&#10;D) Egyptian

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Sumer was the earliest recognizable culture to emerge from the Middle East around 6000 B.C.E. It was located in Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq. The Sumerians are known for their advancements in agriculture, writing, and trade, and their civilization was the first to develop a form of government and system of laws. While the Hittites, Assyrians, and Egyptians emerged later, the Sumerian civilization was the earliest identifiable culture in the region.

Question 2

What two types of bronzes were created by China's earliest dynasty?&#10;A) portraits of rulers&#10;B) tools&#10;C) weapons and ceremonial vessels&#10;D) animal forms

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China's earliest dynasty, the Shang Dynasty (circa 1600-1046 BCE), created two types of bronzes - weapons and ceremonial vessels. These bronzes were often adorned with intricate designs and inscriptions that served to showcase the power and prestige of the ruling class. While portraits of rulers and animal forms were also popular subjects for Chinese bronzes, they were not as prevalent during this early period. Tools were typically made of simpler materials, such as stone or wood, and were not commonly crafted from bronze.

Question 3

What Egyptian literature contains spells or magic formulas to protect the deceased in afterlife?&#10;A) The Papyrus Of Ani&#10;B) Hymn to the Aton&#10;C) Book of Going Forth by Day&#10;D) The Psalter

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The Book of Going Forth by Day, also known as the Book of the Dead, contains spells and magic formulas to protect the deceased in the afterlife. It was a collection of spells and texts intended to guide the deceased through the underworld and ensure a successful transition to the afterlife. The Papyrus Of Ani is a specific version of the Book of Going Forth by Day, and the Hymn to the Aton and The Psalter are not related to funerary practices or afterlife protection.

Question 4

The majority of surviving artworks from Mesopotamia prior to 3000 B.C.E.include which of the following?&#10;A) cave paintings&#10;B) handheld sculpture&#10;C) bronze statues&#10;D) painted pots and stamp seals

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The majority of surviving artworks from Mesopotamia prior to 3000 B.C.E. include painted pots and stamp seals, as they were the most common forms of artistic expression during this time period. Cave paintings are not typically associated with Mesopotamia, and handheld sculpture and bronze statues were not yet developed during this early period of history.

Question 5

The earliest identifiable art in Mexico comes from what culture?&#10;A) Olmec&#10;B) Mayan&#10;C) Aztec&#10;D) Incan

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The Olmec culture is considered the earliest civilization in Mexico and their art dates back to around 1400 BCE. They are known for their large stone heads and figurines carved from basalt.

Question 6

What style of painting adorns the walls of the tomb of Nefertari-mi-en-Mat (c.1290-1229)?&#10;A) haut relief&#10;B) low relief&#10;C) fresco&#10;D) three-dimensional

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Question 7

This motif appears repeatedly in Sumerian art.&#10;A) scenes of sacrifice&#10;B) hunting&#10;C) the lioness and intertwined snakes&#10;D) battle

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The motif of the lioness and intertwined snakes appears repeatedly in Sumerian art, often symbolizing the goddess Inanna's power and strength. The other options, while depicted in Sumerian art, do not have as consistent a presence as the lioness and snakes motif.

Question 8

What is the significance of the Lascaux cave paintings?&#10;A) lively color&#10;B) three-dimensionality&#10;C) quantity and quality&#10;D) highly detailed

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The Lascaux cave paintings are significant for their quantity and quality. The cave is home to around 600 paintings that date back around 17,000 years. The level of detail in the paintings is also impressive, with depictions of animals and humans that show movement and life-like qualities. These paintings provide important insights into the beliefs, traditions, and lifestyle of prehistoric humans.

Question 9

What provided the focus of much of Egyptian art?&#10;A) power of the pharaohs&#10;B) everlasting life in the hereafter&#10;C) seasons and cycles of nature&#10;D) vivacity and humor of daily life

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Everlasting life in the hereafter was the focus of much of Egyptian art, as evidenced by the elaborate tombs and funerary objects that were created to ensure the deceased's safe passage into the afterlife.

Question 10

The Temple of Solomon primarily served this function.&#10;A) house of God&#10;B) place for worship&#10;C) tomb&#10;D) ceremonial rites

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The Temple of Solomon was primarily a house of God, a place for worship and religious ceremonies.

Question 11

When did humans begin to use symbols?&#10;A) one million years ago&#10;B) 50,000 B.C.E&#10;C) 100,000 B.C.E.&#10;D) 6,000 B.C.E.

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Question 12

The word &#34;bible&#34; takes its name from which city that exported papyrus reed used in the ancient world for making books?&#10;A) Athens&#10;B) Troy&#10;C) Byblos&#10;D) Sparta

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Question 13

What vital function did the ancient Egyptian pyramids serve?&#10;A) religious ceremonies&#10;B) luxurious palaces&#10;C) places of worship&#10;D) a tomb for pharaohs

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Question 14

The term used to describe Sumerian writing.&#10;A) hieroglyphic&#10;B) cuneiform&#10;C) pictographs&#10;D) alphabetic

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Question 15

The Woman of Willendorf,(30,000-25,000 B.C.E.),the best-known female sculpture of this age,is from what period?&#10;A) Stone Age&#10;B) Paleolithic&#10;C) Old Testament&#10;D) Hellenic

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Question 16

The most remarkable edifices of Egyptian culture around 2700 B.C.E.&#10;A) pyramids of Giza&#10;B) Great Sphinx&#10;C) temple at Luxor&#10;D) Theban rock tombs

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Question 17

What is the oldest known story in the world dating from the seventh century B.C.E.?&#10;A) Code of Hammurabi&#10;B) Book of the Dead&#10;C) Gilgamesh&#10;D) Genesis

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Question 18

This text forms the hymnal of ancient Israel.&#10;A) Psalter&#10;B) Holy Bible&#10;C) Torah&#10;D) Masoretic

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Question 19

The period in Ancient Greece from approximately 800 to 480 B.C.E.&#10;A) Classical&#10;B) Archaic&#10;C) Hellenistic&#10;D) Dynastic

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Question 20

An artistic innovation of the Chinese Shang dynasty&#10;A) stone sculpture in high relief&#10;B) weaving&#10;C) architecture&#10;D) pottery

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Question 21

What do the mask of Tutankhamen and the bust of Nefertiti have in common?

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Question 22

Compare the Assyrian ziggurat with the Egyptian pyramid.What is the basic difference?

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Question 23

Why is Sumerian writing different from other early cultures?

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Question 24

Ancient Greek philosophy that music had ethical powers and could affect character.&#10;A) doctrine of ethos&#10;B) golden mean&#10;C) Stoicism&#10;D) Sophistry

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Question 25

Ancient Greek sculpture of the Archaic style that focus on physicality and athleticism of youth.&#10;A) torso&#10;B) kouros&#10;C) attic&#10;D) colossal

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Question 26

What is the doctrine of ethos?

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Question 27

Greek writer,Aesop,marks the onset of what Western tradition?&#10;A) folktales&#10;B) epic poems&#10;C) fables&#10;D) drama

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Question 28

What did Homer's Iliad and Odyssey create for the Greeks?&#10;A) hero worship&#10;B) historic heritage&#10;C) folklore&#10;D) battlefield strategy

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Question 29

Discuss the importance of the Homer's epic poems,Iliad and Odyssey as they relate to Greek history.

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Question 30

The Hebrew book of law.&#10;A) Psalter&#10;B) Genesis&#10;C) Leviticus&#10;D) Torah

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Deck 9: Ancient Approaches