Question 1

The fibula excavated from the Regolini-Galassi Tomb illustrates motifs borrowed from the ____.&#10;A) Orient&#10;B) Rome&#10;C) Greece&#10;D) India

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The fibula excavated from the Regolini-Galassi Tomb illustrates motifs borrowed from the Orient, reflecting the cultural exchanges and influences in the ancient Mediterranean world.

Question 2

How were Etruscan cemeteries arranged?&#10;A) They were arranged around a center pyramid.&#10;B) They were arranged in a haphazard manner.&#10;C) They were arranged in an orderly manner.&#10;D) There were no cemeteries;burials were allowed in the home garden of the deceased.

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A

Question 3

The Etruscans preferred which the following materials for sculpture?&#10;A) Marble&#10;B) Gold&#10;C) Terracotta&#10;D) Limestone

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The Etruscans were known for their exceptional terracotta sculptures. They were skilled in the art of terracotta modeling and made a wide range of figurines, reliefs, and funerary urns. Although they also used other materials like bronze, gold, and limestone, terracotta was their preferred medium for sculpture.

Question 4

In Etruscan iconography,which of the following symbolized regeneration?&#10;A) Wine&#10;B) Birds&#10;C) Egg&#10;D) Bees

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In Etruscan iconography, the egg symbolized regeneration because it represented new life and growth emerging from something small and seemingly lifeless.

Question 5

The wide overhang roof of the Etruscan temple could function as which of the following?&#10;A) A place of shelter&#10;B) A sculptural mass to be seen from all directions&#10;C) A poor copy of a Greek temple&#10;D) An ill-defined home for the priests

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The wide overhang roof of the Etruscan temple could function as a place of shelter.

Question 6

One aspect of Etruscan society that contributed to their downfall was the lack of ____?&#10;A) political cohesion&#10;B) wealth&#10;C) skilled artisans&#10;D) trade

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The Etruscan city-states lacked political cohesion and were often in conflict with one another, which made it difficult for them to unite against outside threats. This lack of unity contributed to their downfall when they were eventually conquered by the Romans. While the other options (B, C, D) may have had some impact on Etruscan society, they were not the primary factor in their downfall.

Question 7

The center for the bronze cista industry was located in which of the following cities?&#10;A) Rome&#10;B) Tarquinia&#10;C) Palestrina&#10;D) Veii

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Palestrina, known in ancient times as Praeneste, was the center for the bronze cista industry. Cistae were ornate containers used for holding personal items and are notable for their intricate designs and craftsmanship.

Question 8

Which of the following was a tool used by archaeologists to explore tomb interiors at Tarquinia without the expensive and time-consuming excavation process?&#10;A) Periscope&#10;B) Underground seismograph&#10;C) Surveying local black market dealers&#10;D) Careful measurement of the entire Tarquinia cemetery

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A periscope allows archaeologists to view the interior of a tomb without having to excavate it. This method saves time and money and reduces the risk of damaging the tomb.

Question 9

Which century marks the incorporation of Etruria into the Roman Empire?&#10;A) First century BCE&#10;B) Third century CE&#10;C) Fifth century BCE&#10;D) Second century CE

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Etruria was incorporated into the Roman Empire in the first century BCE, specifically in 27 BCE when Augustus became the first Roman emperor. This was part of Augustus' efforts to expand and solidify Roman control over the Italian peninsula.

Question 10

Which of the following works of art illustrates how Romanized the Etruscans became in the first century BCE?&#10;A) Apulu Veii&#10;B) Aule Metele&#10;C) Fibula,Regolini-Galassi Tomb&#10;D) Reclining Couple Sarcophagus

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Aule Metele, also known as the "Arringatore" or "Orator," is a bronze statue from the late Etruscan period, showcasing the Roman influence on Etruscan art and society by the first century BCE. The statue's Roman-style toga and oratory pose reflect the Romanization of the Etruscans during this period.

Question 11

Unlike Greek temples,Etruscan temples were not meant to be seen as sculptural masses.Which of the following architectural elements would this?&#10;A) Columns completely encircled the structure.&#10;B) The entrance was centered at the front of the structure.&#10;C) The front and rear of the structure were indistinguishable.&#10;D) Narrowed staircases were found on all four sides of the structure.

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Question 12

The theme celebrated in both the Tomb of the Leopards and the Tomb of Hunting and Fishing is which of the following?&#10;A) The joy of life&#10;B) The gloom of death&#10;C) Victory in battle&#10;D) The sorrow of death

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Question 13

Pedimental sculpture is extremely rare in Etruscan temple architecture.Normally,the Etruscans placed their narrative statuary on which of the following elements?&#10;A) The peaks of the temple roof&#10;B) The double niches on the porches&#10;C) Only in interior niches in the cella&#10;D) Only in niches next to the entrance

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Question 14

What contributed to the transformation of Etruscan society in the Orientalizing period?&#10;A) An alliance with Republican Rome&#10;B) An alliance with Greek colonies in the South&#10;C) Great mineral wealth&#10;D) A strong navy

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Question 15

Which type of Etruscan funerary monument had no parallel in Greece?&#10;A) Porta Marzia&#10;B) Cistae&#10;C) Monumental sarcophagi&#10;D) Fibulae

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Question 16

Terracotta sarcophagi showing life-sized reclining figures are most typical of which of the following centuries?&#10;A) Second century BCE&#10;B) Sixth century BCE&#10;C) First century BCE&#10;D) Ninth century BCE

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Question 17

The banquet setting seen in the Tomb of the Leopards takes place in which of the following settings?&#10;A) A palace dining room&#10;B) A private house&#10;C) The open air&#10;D) The council chambers of the king

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Question 18

The column used on Etruscan temples resemble which type of Greek column?&#10;A) Doric&#10;B) Ionic&#10;C) Corinthian&#10;D) Composite

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Question 19

____ was the typical tomb type found at the Etruscan cemetery at Cerveteri.&#10;A) Mausoleum&#10;B) Tumulus&#10;C) Tomb-shrine&#10;D) Small Etruscan house-shaped terracotta

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Question 20

The somber expression of Lars Pulena on his sarcophagus distinguishes it from earlier sarcophagi? What would account for it?&#10;A) A funeral called for gloomy behavior.&#10;B) The family was Roman and did not follow Etruscan funeral practices.&#10;C) It illustrated the decline in Etruscan fortunes.&#10;D) It illustrated the decline in the fortune of Lars Pulena.

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Question 21

The Etruscan temple differed from the Greek temple because it had which of the following?&#10;A) An ionic frieze&#10;B) A false porch&#10;C) No roof&#10;D) Three cellas

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Question 22

Which of the following describes Etruscan art?&#10;A) It was a combination of motion and vitality.&#10;B) It was a combination of stability and calm.&#10;C) It was a combination of rigid frontality and symmetry.&#10;D) It was a mass of cylindrical forms.

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Question 23

Who or what is Tinia?&#10;A) Lady of Vulci&#10;B) Greek goddess&#10;C) An ancient cloak&#10;D) Etruscan god

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Question 24

The Etruscans became citizens of which the following in the first century BCE?&#10;A) Rome&#10;B) Perugia&#10;C) Paestum&#10;D) Athens

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Question 25

Etruscan artisans particularly excelled at which of the following?&#10;A) Intarsia&#10;B) Marble sculpture&#10;C) Weaving&#10;D) Metalworking

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Question 26

The independent spirit and relative freedom Etruscan women enjoyed horrified which of the following?&#10;A) Greco-Roman male authors&#10;B) Egyptian male authors&#10;C) Etruscan male authors&#10;D) Trojan male authors

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Question 27

How did the Etruscans typically bury their dead?&#10;A) On high mountaintops&#10;B) In columbaria within the city limits&#10;C) In subterranean rooms arranged along a network of streets in a city of the dead&#10;D) In catacombs outside the city walls

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Question 28

The wall painting in the Tomb of the Leopards portrays which of the following?&#10;A) The Roman invasion&#10;B) Centaurs and lapiths&#10;C) Banqueters and musicians&#10;D) Funeral processions

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Question 29

The Etruscans preferred what building material(s)for their temples?&#10;A) Marble&#10;B) Limestone&#10;C) Wood and mudbrick&#10;D) Glazed brick

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Question 30

Which of the following mythical scenes decorated the Ficoroni Cista?&#10;A) The Argonauts&#10;B) Medusa and Perseus&#10;C) Lapiths and centaurs&#10;D) The gods versus the giants

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Question 31

Most architectural sculpture was made to decorate what part of the Etruscan temple?&#10;A) The sides&#10;B) The entryways&#10;C) The pediment&#10;D) The roof

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Question 32

The Apulu of Veii is made of which of the following materials?&#10;A) Bronze&#10;B) Terracotta&#10;C) Marble&#10;D) Wood

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Deck 6: The Etruscans