Question 1

Architect of the stepped pyramid of King Djoser, _____ is the first recorded name of an artist.
A)Thutmose
B)Thoth
C)Senmut
D)Imhotep

Accepted Answer

Imhotep is credited as the architect of the stepped pyramid of King Djoser and is considered the first recorded name of an artist in history.

Question 2

An arrangement of stones in a circle is called a _____.
A)henge
B)menir
C)heel stone
D)dolmen

Accepted Answer

A circle of stones is commonly referred to as a henge, such as the famous Stonehenge in England. Menir refers to a standing stone, heel stone is a single stone that is part of a henge or stone circle, and dolmen refers to a type of megalithic tomb structure.

Question 3

_____ is used to indicate the greater importance of figures.
A)Hierarchy of scale
B)Composite view
C)Twisted perspective
D)Bas-relief

Accepted Answer

Hierarchy of scale is a technique used in art to indicate the importance of figures by making them bigger than the others in the same composition.

Question 4

The _____ was the Persian royal audience hall at Persepolis.
A)hypostyle hall
B)citadel
C)apadana
D)mastaba

Accepted Answer

The Apadana was the Persian royal audience hall at Persepolis.

Question 5

_____ was an important Neolithic settlement because it was built according to a predetermined scheme.
A)Kalhu
B)White Temple
C)Stonehenge
D)Catal Höyük

Accepted Answer

Catal Höyük was an important Neolithic settlement located in modern-day Turkey. It is significant because it was built according to a predetermined layout, with houses constructed side-by-side in a grid-like pattern, without streets or alleys. This suggests a highly organized and planned community.

Question 6

The presentation of offerings to Inanna ( Warka Vase )may represent a _____.
A)victorious battle
B)human sacrifice
C)symbolic marriage
D)deity ascending to the heavens

Accepted Answer

The presentation of offerings to Inanna (Warka Vase) depicts a symbolic marriage between Inanna (the goddess of love and fertility) and Dumuzi (the god of vegetation and fertility). This ceremony was an important ritual in Mesopotamian religion and symbolized the annual renewal of life and fertility. The figures on the vase are shown carrying offerings and gifts, and the scene is rich in symbolism and detail, such as the depiction of the sacred tree and the "huluppu" tree, representing the connection between heaven, earth, and the underworld. There is no evidence of human sacrifice or battle in this scene, and the deity doesn't seem to be ascending to the heavens.

Question 7

The earliest preserved art objects date to the _____.
A)Assyrians
B)Neolithic period
C)Egyptians
D)Paleolithic period

Accepted Answer

The Paleolithic period, also known as the Old Stone Age, is known for the earliest preserved art objects such as cave paintings and sculptures made of stone, bone, and ivory.

Question 8

Sumerian artists were the first to use art to _____.
A)capture the spirit of animals
B)tell stories
C)communicate with deities
D)decorate their temples

Accepted Answer

Sumerian art was heavily focused on storytelling, with intricate and detailed scenes being depicted in their sculptures, reliefs, and pottery. They often depicted scenes from myths and legends, as well as everyday life, giving us a glimpse into the beliefs and practices of ancient Sumerians. While they did incorporate animal imagery and religious themes into their art, the primary purpose was to convey stories and narratives.

Question 9

What indicates Naram-Sin's divinity in the victory stele of Naram-Sin?
A)Bowing warriors
B)Royal robes
C)Hierarchy of scale
D)Horned helmet

Accepted Answer

Naram-Sin is depicted wearing a horned helmet, which was a symbol of divinity in Mesopotamian culture.

Question 10

What was the daring innovation introduced in the victory stele of Naram-Sin?
A)A landscape setting
B)Registers
C)The king's love affair
D)Brilliant coloring

Accepted Answer

The daring innovation introduced in the victory stele of Naram-Sin was a landscape setting, which was the first time in Mesopotamian art that a scene was depicted with a natural background rather than a solid color.

Question 11

The _____ introduced a new concept of royal power based on loyalty to the king.
A)Sumerians
B)Akkadians
C)Guians
D)rulers of Ur

Accepted Answer

The Akkadians, under the leadership of Sargon the Great, introduced a new concept of royal power based on loyalty to the king, a centralized bureaucracy, and a standing army. This was a significant departure from the city-state model of the Sumerians and marked the beginning of the Akkadian Empire. There is no evidence to suggest that the Sumerians, Guians, or rulers of Ur introduced this concept of royal power.

Question 12

Egyptians believed that their _____ could inhabit their corpse and live on.
A)aton
B)ka
C)sphinx
D)lamassu

Accepted Answer

Egyptians believed in the concept of the "ka," which was a part of the soul that could inhabit the body after death and live on in the afterlife.

Question 13

The standard tomb type in Egypt was the _____.
A)mastaba
B)ziggurat
C)pylon
D)henge

Accepted Answer

The mastaba was the standard tomb type in Egypt during the Old Kingdom period. It was a rectangular, flat-roofed structure with sloping sides and an underground burial chamber.

Question 14

Inspired by the cult of Re, the pyramidal shape of the tombs at Gizeh symbolize _____.
A)the Nile River
B)papyrus stalks
C)the rays of the sun
D)the human figure

Accepted Answer

The cult of Re centered around the worship of the sun, and the pyramidal shape of the tombs at Gizeh was meant to symbolize the rays of the sun extending down onto the earth.

Question 15

The most common subject in Paleolithic art was _____.
A)settlements
B)animals
C)human figures
D)battle scenes

Accepted Answer

Animals are the most common subject in Paleolithic art, as seen in cave paintings and carvings.

Question 16

_____ is the earliest extant labeled work of historical art.
A)Assyrian archers pursuing enemies
B)The victory stele of Naram-Sin
C)Khafre enthroned
D)The palette of King Narmer

Accepted Answer

The palette of King Narmer, dating from around 3100 BCE in Ancient Egypt, is considered the earliest extant labeled work of historical art. The palette depicts the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under King Narmer and features detailed labels identifying important figures and events.

Question 17

The Neolithic architecture in northern Europe is described as _____ because it uses large stones.
A)corbeled
B)wattle and daub
C)megalithic
D)henge

Accepted Answer

Neolithic architecture in northern Europe, such as stone circles and dolmens, is characterized by the use of large stones, which is commonly referred to as megalithic architecture.

Question 18

The oldest extant hollow-cast sculpture is _____.
A)two bison
B)Hammurabi and Shamash
C)the head of an Akkadian ruler
D)Gudea

Accepted Answer

The answer of The oldest extant hollow-cast sculpture is _____.
A)two...

Question 19

_____ were colossal monsters that guarded the gates of Assyrian palaces?
A)Warkas
B)Lamassus
C)Kalhus
D)Sphinxes

Accepted Answer

Lamassus were winged, human-headed bulls or lions that were believed to protect Assyrian palaces from evil spirits and enemies. They were often depicted in pairs at the entrance to palaces, with their faces turned towards the interior to provide protection to the king and his court. Sphinxes were not typically associated with Assyrian mythology and were more commonly found in ancient Egyptian art and architecture. Warkas and Kalhus are not commonly known mythological figures associated with Assyrian art and architecture.

Question 20

The inhabitants of ancient _____ established the earliest city-states.
A)Sumer
B)Hattusha
C)Persepolis
D)Jericho

Accepted Answer

The Sumerians in Mesopotamia established the earliest city-states around 4000 BCE. Jericho is also one of the oldest known cities, but it did not establish city-states. Hattusha was the capital of the Hittite Empire, which developed much later, and Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Empire, which also developed much later.

Quiz 1: Prehistory and the First Civilizations

Architect of the stepped pyramid of King Djoser, _____ is the first recorded name of an artist.

An arrangement of stones in a circle is called a _____.

_____ is used to indicate the greater importance of figures.

The _____ was the Persian royal audience hall at Persepolis.

_____ was an important Neolithic settlement because it was built according to a predetermined scheme.

The presentation of offerings to Inanna ( Warka Vase ) may represent a _____.

The earliest preserved art objects date to the _____.

Sumerian artists were the first to use art to _____.

What indicates Naram-Sin's divinity in the victory stele of Naram-Sin?

What was the daring innovation introduced in the victory stele of Naram-Sin?

The _____ introduced a new concept of royal power based on loyalty to the king.

Egyptians believed that their _____ could inhabit their corpse and live on.

The standard tomb type in Egypt was the _____.

Inspired by the cult of Re, the pyramidal shape of the tombs at Gizeh symbolize _____.

The most common subject in Paleolithic art was _____.

_____ is the earliest extant labeled work of historical art.

The Neolithic architecture in northern Europe is described as _____ because it uses large stones.

The oldest extant hollow-cast sculpture is _____.

_____ were colossal monsters that guarded the gates of Assyrian palaces?

The inhabitants of ancient _____ established the earliest city-states.