Question 1

Found in Grave Circle A, the inlaid dagger blades attest to the wealth of the Mycenaean kings as well as ____.

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Question 2

Describe the palaces that were rebuilt during the Minoan New Palace period.

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Question 3

When was the potter's wheel introduced, and how did it influence the shape of pottery?

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Question 4

Define labrys and its importance in Minoan architecture.

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Question 5

What ancient painting convention was followed to distinguish men from women?

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Question 6

How do the frescoes found on the island of Santorini (ancient Thera) shape our understanding of Minoan fresco painting?

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Question 7

The use of guardian figures on the Lion Gate is reminiscent of ____.

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Guardian figures, such as those on the Lion Gate, are reminiscent of Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, where similar protective figures were used in architecture.

Question 8

What is the Iliad , and how did it impact the art history of the Aegean?

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Question 9

Describe the megaron and its importance in Mycenaean architecture.

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Question 10

Through a simplified narrative and use of repetitious pattern, the ____ differs from earlier Minoan and Mycenaean art.

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The Warrior Vase is characterized by its simplified narrative and repetitive patterns, which is a departure from the more detailed and naturalistic styles of earlier Minoan and Mycenaean art.

Question 11

What speaks for identifying the Minoan snake goddess as either a deity or a priestess?

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Question 12

Evaluate and describe the architectural differences between the citadel of Tiryns and the palace at Knossos. What geographic and historical factors may account for these differences? Consider the societal components as well in your essay.

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Question 13

Who was Sir Arthur Evans?

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Question 14

What impact did the volcanic eruption on the island of Santorini (ancient Thera) have on the chronology of Minoan artworks?

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Question 15

Explain the uniqueness of the Harvesters Vase .

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Question 16

Evaluate the difference between Minoan palace frescoes and the Hagia Triada sarcophagus.

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Question 17

Who was Frank Calvert?

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Question 18

Evaluate the importance of "context" in archaeology and art history.

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Question 19

Describe the differences between Minoan and Mycenaean palace architecture.

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Question 20

What feature of the palace at Knossos made it the legendary home of King Minos?

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Quiz 4: The Prehistoric Aegean