Question 1

Describe the burial site of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.Compare his burial site to that of an Egyptian pharaoh, such as King Tut or Ramses II.What are the similarities and differences between each culture's ceremonial burial of the dead?

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Question 2

Compare and contrast Discobolos, a Roman marble copy of a bronze by Myron, with Mycerinus and His Queen, from Giza.

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Question 3

List the cultural characteristics used by historians when identifying civilizations.Egypt, Classical Greece and Rome all share these characteristics.

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Question 4

What is a stupa?

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Question 5

Discuss the importance of the artwork created during the rule of Akhenaten.How do the depictions of the pharaoh and his family differ from all preceding Egyptian art?

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Question 6

Give an example of Hellenistic sculpture and describe the distinctly Hellenistic style it exhibits.

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Question 7

What are some of the ways Augustus expresses his identity in the Augustus of Prima Porta?

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Question 8

Describe the coffin of King Tut in detail.

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Question 9

Consider Elgin marbles.What is the controversy surrounding these sculptures? What are arguments for both side? What do you think should be done?

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Question 10

Describe the features and function of the Column of Trajan.

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Quiz 12: Ancient Empires, Ancient Gods