Question 1

In comparison with Gothic architecture, Medieval Italian churches tended to be more ______.
A)plain and controlled
B)spacious and ornate
C)organic and open
D)geometric and solid
E)none of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Medieval Italian churches often emphasized geometric clarity and solidity in their architectural designs, contrasting with the more ornate and vertically oriented Gothic architecture found in other parts of Europe.

Question 2

Which of the following is true concerning the exterior carvings on the Jagadambi Temple in Khajuraho, India?
A)The figures are erotic.
B)The figures are rigid and stoic.
C)The figures are a symbol of guilt or shame.
D)The figures are a symbol of the union of the human with the divine.
E)Both a and d are correct.

Accepted Answer

The exterior carvings on the Jagadambi Temple in Khajuraho, India are both erotic and a symbol of the union of the human with the divine. These carvings depict sexual acts, but they were not intended to shame or guilt the viewer. Instead, they were meant to show that physical love and intimacy could lead to spiritual enlightenment and transcendence.

Question 3

As one of the unique features of Gothic architecture, the ______________ made it possible for churches to become much taller than had previously been possible.
A)pointed arch
B)ribbed vault
C)exterior buttresses
D)stained glass windows
E)barrel vault

Accepted Answer

The pointed arch was a key element of Gothic architecture, allowing for the weight of the structure to be distributed more evenly, and making it possible for buildings to become much taller than previously thought possible. The other options, while also important features of Gothic architecture, do not have the same impact on the height of the structure.

Question 4

In Hinduism, the concept of ________________ determines one's fate: the deeds of one's lifetime influence one's status in the next.
A)mihrab
B)nirvana
C)karma
D)sacred mountain
E)calendar

Accepted Answer

The concept of karma in Hinduism states that the actions and deeds of one's lifetime influence their status in the next. This includes the idea of reincarnation, where one's actions in one life determine their status in the next life. The other choices - mihrab, nirvana, sacred mountain, and calendar - do not directly relate to this concept in Hinduism.

Question 5

Which stylistic model did Nicola Pisano draw upon for his mid-thirteenth century relief sculpture of the Annunciation?
A)Greek
B)Germanic
C)Roman
D)French
E)both a and c are correct

Accepted Answer

Nicola Pisano's relief sculpture of the Annunciation draw upon both Greek and Roman stylistic models. He incorporated the classical grace and naturalism of Greek sculpture with the elaborate drapery and ornamental details of Roman sculpture.

Question 6

In what ways has the Hagia Sophia functioned in its long history?
A)a Christian church
B)a Moslem mosque
C)a museum
D)none of these are correct
E)all of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The Hagia Sophia has functioned as a Christian church, a Moslem mosque, and a museum throughout its long history.

Question 7

The ________________ faith forbids visual representations of Allah, and therefore consists of decorative motifs, and geometric or organic patterns.
A)Buddhist
B)Christian
C)Jewish
D)Moslem
E)none of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The faith that forbids visual representations of Allah is Moslem or Islamic. This is why Islamic art mainly consists of decorative motifs, calligraphy, and geometric patterns instead of figurative representations.

Question 8

The art and culture of the Americas before European contact is called ______.
A)pre-Columbian
B)pre-European
C)pre-Mesoamerican
D)pre-Christian
E)pre-Classical

Accepted Answer

Pre-Columbian refers to the time period before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. It encompasses the diverse cultures, art, and architecture of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America prior to European contact.

Question 9

In which medium are the depictions of Justinian and Theodora in San Vitale made?
A)panel painting
B)low relief sculpture
C)fresco
D)mosaic
E)freestanding sculpture

Accepted Answer

The depictions of Justinian and Theodora in San Vitale are made in mosaic. Mosaic is a decorative art form where small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials are arranged to create an image. It is commonly used in Byzantine art, and the mosaics in San Vitale are excellent examples of this art form. The mosaics depict Justinian and Theodora in rich, colorful robes, accompanied by other figures and symbols of power and authority.

Question 10

By the early Middle Ages, the basic shape of Christian churches had evolved into that of a so-called Latin cross, with a long, rectangular room, or ___________, crossed by a shorter rectangular ______________ that ran perpendicular to the main space.
A)transept; ribbed vault
B)transept; nave
C)nave; transept
D)nave; buttress
E)trumeau; nave

Accepted Answer

The Latin cross shape of Christian churches consists of a long, rectangular room called the nave, crossed by a shorter rectangular space called the transept.

Question 11

All of the following are true about Mayan pyramids except ______.
A)Mayan pyramids were a place where priests and rulers performed religious rites
B)Mayan pyramids were part of a huge plan and surrounded by open spaces
C)Mayan pyramids were religious sites
D)Mayan pyramids were tombs
E)none of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Mayan pyramids were not tombs.

Question 12

The debate about whether or not to allow two-dimensional pictures in the early Christian Church, was settled by __________________, who said "Painting can do for the illiterate what writing does for those who read."
A)Pope Gregory the Great
B)Constantine the Great
C)Alexander the Great
D)Emperor Justinian
E)none of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The quote "Painting can do for the illiterate what writing does for those who read" is attributed to Pope Gregory the Great. He is known for his support of religious art and allowed the use of two-dimensional images in the early Christian Church.

Question 13

The Buddha was able to escape what Hindus believed was the endless cycle of life, death, and rebirth and attain ______________, a state of endless bliss.
A)mihrab
B)nirvana
C)karma
D)all of these are correct
E)none of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Nirvana is the state of endless bliss which Buddha attained after escaping the cycle of life, death, and rebirth believed by Hindus. Mihrab is a prayer niche found in mosques, and karma is the belief in the consequences of actions in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Therefore, the best choice is B, which is the only option that accurately describes what the Buddha attained.

Question 14

What do the tiny Buddha figures proceeding from the mouth in Kosho's sculpture, Portrait statue of the priest Kuya preaching, signify?
A)his merging identity with the Buddha
B)the sound of his repeated prayer
C)that the Buddha is always present
D)none of these are correct
E)both a and b are correct

Accepted Answer

The tiny Buddha figures represent the sound of the priest Kuya's repeated prayer, specifically the chanting of the nembutsu, "Namu Amida Butsu," which is a central practice in Pure Land Buddhism.

Question 15

Elaborate illustration of manuscripts, especially of the Christian New Testament, were prepared in _________________ by individuals who had devoted their lives to the glorification of God.
A)Rome
B)monasteries
C)temples
D)San Miniato al Monte
E)none of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Manuscripts, especially of the Christian New Testament, were often prepared in monasteries by monks who dedicated their lives to copying and illuminating religious texts as a form of devotion and service to God.

Question 16

The Prophet Jeremiah from Saint Pierre, Moissac, France, is carved into the ______.
A)trumeau
B)mosaic
C)mihrab
D)barrel vault
E)minaret

Accepted Answer

The Prophet Jeremiah from Saint Pierre, Moissac, France is carved into the trumeau.

Question 17

The art of the Middle Ages, such as Adam and Eve Reproached by the Lord in Hildesheim, Germany, appears to be almost obsessed with the ideas of ______.
A)nirvana
B)Adam and Eve
C)death and sin
D)karma
E)the Annunciation

Accepted Answer

The artwork in question depicts a scene from the biblical story of Adam and Eve, specifically the moment when they are being reproached by the Lord for their sin of eating from the Tree of Knowledge. Death and sin are central themes in this story, and they are also recurring themes in much of medieval art. Therefore, option C, "death and sin," is the best choice.

Question 18

Because they had no alternative artistic tradition of their own to draw from, early representations of Christ often show him as ______.
A)a Roman Emperor
B)the Good Shepherd
C)a young man like the Greek god Apollo
D)both b and c are correct
E)none of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Early representations of Christ often showed him as the Good Shepherd or a young man like the Greek god Apollo because there was no alternative artistic tradition of their own to draw from, and these images were familiar and recognizable to the people at that time. However, some representations also depicted Christ as a Roman Emperor, particularly during the Byzantine period when Christianity became the official state religion of the Roman Empire.

Question 19

What kind of art was common for early medieval Germanic tribes?
A)small figurines
B)mosaics
C)monumental architecture
D)portable metalwork
E)both b and d are correct

Accepted Answer

Early medieval Germanic tribes were known for their portable metalwork, which included items like jewelry, weapons, and ceremonial objects, rather than large-scale constructions or mosaics. This was due to their relatively mobile lifestyle and the value placed on craftsmanship and personal adornment.

Question 20

In Islamic architecture, the main axis of the building was oriented to face in the direction of Mecca, the holy city, and this direction was visually emphasized by a ___________, or niche.
A)trumeau
B)mosaic
C)mihrab
D)barrel vault
E)minaret

Accepted Answer

The niche in Islamic architecture is called a mihrab, and it serves as a visual focal point to emphasize the direction of Mecca. The other choices are not directly associated with this feature of Islamic architecture.

Quiz 13: The Age of Faith

In comparison with Gothic architecture, Medieval Italian churches tended to be more ______.

Which of the following is true concerning the exterior carvings on the Jagadambi Temple in Khajuraho, India?

As one of the unique features of Gothic architecture, the ______________ made it possible for churches to become much taller than had previously been possible.

In Hinduism, the concept of ________________ determines one's fate: the deeds of one's lifetime influence one's status in the next.

Which stylistic model did Nicola Pisano draw upon for his mid-thirteenth century relief sculpture of the Annunciation?

In what ways has the Hagia Sophia functioned in its long history?

The ________________ faith forbids visual representations of Allah, and therefore consists of decorative motifs, and geometric or organic patterns.

The art and culture of the Americas before European contact is called ______.

In which medium are the depictions of Justinian and Theodora in San Vitale made?

By the early Middle Ages, the basic shape of Christian churches had evolved into that of a so-called Latin cross, with a long, rectangular room, or _, crossed by a shorter rectangular ____ that ran perpendicular to the main space.

All of the following are true about Mayan pyramids except ______.

The debate about whether or not to allow two-dimensional pictures in the early Christian Church, was settled by __________________, who said "Painting can do for the illiterate what writing does for those who read."

The Buddha was able to escape what Hindus believed was the endless cycle of life, death, and rebirth and attain ______________, a state of endless bliss.

What do the tiny Buddha figures proceeding from the mouth in Kosho's sculpture, Portrait statue of the priest Kuya preaching, signify?

Elaborate illustration of manuscripts, especially of the Christian New Testament, were prepared in _________________ by individuals who had devoted their lives to the glorification of God.

The Prophet Jeremiah from Saint Pierre, Moissac, France, is carved into the ______.

The art of the Middle Ages, such as Adam and Eve Reproached by the Lord in Hildesheim, Germany, appears to be almost obsessed with the ideas of ______.

Because they had no alternative artistic tradition of their own to draw from, early representations of Christ often show him as ______.

What kind of art was common for early medieval Germanic tribes?

In Islamic architecture, the main axis of the building was oriented to face in the direction of Mecca, the holy city, and this direction was visually emphasized by a ___________, or niche.