Which of the following is not considered art or design?
(2 points)
Responses
the graceful curves of a tree
the graceful curves of a tree
a place-setting of china
a place-setting of china
a photograph showing graceful curves of a tree
a photograph showing graceful curves of a tree
a church building
a church building
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a church building
Question 2
A)
What are the 5 major reasons humans create art?
(2 points)
Responses
for spiritual, historical, or economic reasons, or for beauty or propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or economic reasons, or for beauty or propaganda purposes
for spiritual, selfish, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, selfish, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or selfish reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
for spiritual, historical, or selfish reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes
Question 3
A)
Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?
(2 points)
Responses
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.
Because they cannot be attributed to …
a particular artist.
Question 3
A)
Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?
(2 points)
Responses
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.
Because they were painted in a cave.
Because they were painted in a cave.
Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.
Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.
Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.
Question 4
A)
As early humans sought explanations for the events of their daily lives, they began to focus on the power of _______________.
(2 points)
Responses
divine beings
divine beings
positive thinking
positive thinking
nature
nature
generosity
generosity
divine beings
Question 5
A)
The early prehistoric sculptures discovered at Hohle Fels cave in Germany are considered______________________________.
(2 points)
Responses
the oldest examples of human art ever found
the oldest examples of human art ever found
evidence of early shamanism
evidence of early shamanism
so intricate they break the theory of the gradual evolution of art
so intricate they break the theory of the gradual evolution of art
all of the above
all of the above
all of the above
Question 6
A)
The entrance stone at Newgrange, Ireland exhibits which other ancient form of artistic expression?
(2 points)
Responses
Paleolithic cave paintings
Paleolithic cave paintings
early humanoid figure drawings
early humanoid figure drawings
rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols
rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols
woven reed basketry in primitive designs
woven reed basketry in primitive designs
rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols
Question 7
A)
How did the discovery of the cave paintings at Altamira change perceptions of ancient cultures?
(2 points)
Responses
identified capabilities far exceed previous beliefs
identified capabilities far exceed previous beliefs
identified the importance of hunting
identified the importance of hunting
identified a variety of colors previously unknown
identified a variety of colors previously unknown
identified process of spiritual quests for individuals
identified process of spiritual quests for individuals
identified capabilities far exceed previous beliefs
Question 8
A)
What preserved the art of Altamira until modern day?
(2 points)
Responses

the Paleolithic inhabitants sealed off the cave once all the walls and ceilings had been painted
the Paleolithic inhabitants sealed off the cave once all the walls and ceilings had been painted

the Paleolithic inhabitants covered their artwork with a layer of animal fat to protect the paintings
the Paleolithic inhabitants covered their artwork with a layer of animal fat to protect the paintings

a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period
a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period

an intentional collapse by the people of the Upper Paleolithic period
an intentional collapse by the people of the Upper Paleolithic period
a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period
Question 9
A)
What two sections of Lascaux are the most impressive?
(2 points)
Responses
the Chamber of Felines and Dead Man’s Shaft
the Chamber of Felines and Dead Man’s Shaft
the Painted Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Painted Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Main Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Main Gallery and the Lateral Passage
the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls
the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls
A)
Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?
(2 points)
Responses
The floor of the cave was becoming eroded.
The floor of the cave was becoming eroded.
Colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls.
Colonies of algae and a calcite veil were developing on the cave walls.
Visitors were inadvertently smudging artwork.
Visitors were inadvertently smudging artwork.
Both A and B.
Both A and B.
Both A and B.
)
Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant?
(2 points)
Responses
because of its narrative possibilities
because of its narrative possibilities
because of the rich use of color
because of the rich use of color
because of its detail in the manes and fur
because of its detail in the manes and fur
because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement
because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement
because of its narrative possibilities
The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created, EXCEPT?
(2 points)
Responses
They were created as a way to honor the spirits of great beasts after they had been slain and remember the glories of the hunt.
They were created as a way to honor the spirits of great beasts after they had been slain and remember the glories of the hunt.
They were created as a way to “bring life” to future animals of which their own lives were so dependent.
They were created as a way to “bring life” to future animals of which their own lives were so dependent.
They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.
They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.
They were created prior to the hunt in order to ensure good luck and success.
They were created prior to the hunt in order to ensure good luck and success.
They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.
A)
A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column shaped and erected by people, is called a _________________________.
(2 points)
Responses
a megalith
a megalith
a statue
a statue
an obelisk
an obelisk
a monolith
a monolith
a monolith
A)
Stonehenge was created…
(2 points)
Responses
in a single phase over 1400 years, starting around 3000 BCE
in a single phase over 1400 years, starting around 3000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 30,000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 30,000 BCE
in 2 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 3,000 BCE
in 2 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 3,000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years starting around 3,000 BCE
in 3 different phases over 1400 years starting around 3,000 BCE
From below, choose the answer that lists all of those features we can find at Stonehenge today.
(2 points)
Responses
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Timber posts
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Timber posts
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and bluestones
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and bluestones
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Aubrey holes filled with cremation deposits
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Aubrey holes filled with cremation deposits
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, bluestones and several large, specially arranged individual stones
the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, bluestones and several large, specially arranged individual stones
Which of the following was NOT used by ancient builders in the construction of Stonehenge?
(2 points)
Responses
mortice and tenon joints
mortice and tenon joints
keystone and lever joints
keystone and lever joints
post and lintel construction
post and lintel construction
tongue and groove joints
tongue and groove joints
keystone and lever joints
Sumerian art takes the form of sculpture or painting. Their artwork was created for which of the following groups of reasons?
(2 points)
Responses
spiritual, historical, and reasons of propaganda
spiritual, historical, and reasons of propaganda
spiritual, moral, and reasons of beauty
spiritual, moral, and reasons of beauty
historical, moral, and reasons of beauty
historical, moral, and reasons of beauty
historical, moral, and reasons of propaganda
historical, moral, and reasons of propaganda
spiritual, historical, and reasons of propaganda
Which of the following is NOT a description of the Sumerian statues from Tell Asmar?
(2 points)
Responses
tall, bearded figures with huge, staring eyes and long, pleated skirts
tall, bearded figures with huge, staring eyes and long, pleated skirts
made from stone and marble
made from stone and marble
are all similar in size and weight
are all similar in size and weight
bodies are cylindrical with uplifted heads and hands clasped
bodies are cylindrical with uplifted heads and hands clasped
made from stone and marble
)
This form of Sumerian art was rolled over wet clay on which it left an impression in relief.
(2 points)
Responses
stone stele
stone stele
shell inlay
shell inlay
cylinder-seals
cylinder-seals
Warka vase
Warka vase
cylinder-seals
)
What is the most common form of Assyrian art?
(2 points)
Responses
stone sculptures of government leaders
stone sculptures of government leaders
large frescoes in the decoration of public buildings and palaces
large frescoes in the decoration of public buildings and palaces
relief sculptures in the decoration of public buildings and palaces
relief sculptures in the decoration of public buildings and palaces
stone sculptures of religious figures
stone sculptures of religious figures
relief sculptures in the decoration of public buildings and palaces
Much of the carved surfaces of Assyrian ivories were covered with what?
(2 points)
Responses
rich paint
rich paint
cuneiform
cuneiform
gold foil
gold foil
none of the above
none of the above
rich paint
Why are there so few structures still surviving from ancient Mesopotamia?
(2 points)
Responses
All of the structures from this time period were made from clay bricks, and natural erosion has worn most of the small buildings away.
All of the structures from this time period were made from clay bricks, and natural erosion has worn most of the small buildings away.
Many ruins have long served as quarries for building materials.
Many ruins have long served as quarries for building materials.
Wars and pillaging of artifacts contribute to the lack of surviving structures.
Wars and pillaging of artifacts contribute to the lack of surviving structures.
all of the above
all of the above
What is the most famous surviving feature of Babylon?
(2 points)
Responses
the Warka Vase
the Warka Vase
the Northwest Palace
the Northwest Palace
the Ishtar Gate
the Ishtar Gate
the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
the Ishtar Gate
What 3 creatures are represented on the last surviving feature from the above question #23?
(2 points)
Responses
lions, dragons, and bulls
lions, dragons, and bulls
lions, unicorns, and bulls
lions, unicorns, and bulls
dragons, tigers, and bulls
dragons, tigers, and bulls
lions, dragons, and horses
lions, dragons, and horses
lions, dragons, and bulls
The Ishtar Gate can be seen in its reconstructed state in the_________________________.
(2 points)
Responses
Musee du Louvre, Paris, France
Musee du Louvre, Paris, France
Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany
Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany
Iraq Museum, Baghdad, Iraq
Iraq Museum, Baghdad, Iraq
The British Museum, London, England
The British Museum, London, England
Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany
The Persians are best known for their large and elaborate palaces, and the most famous example is at______________________, built by Darius I.
(2 points)
Responses
Luxor
Luxor
Nimrud
Nimrud
Babylon
Babylon
Persepolis
Persepolis
Persepolis
A symbol of life and of women, the niloofar, or__________________, is a common motif in Persian pottery.
(2 points)
Responses
figure of Ishtar
figure of Ishtar
the water lily
the water lily
the lotus flower
the lotus flower
the moon
the water lily
Phoenician art, particularly____________________, was among the most sought after in the ancient world.
(2 points)
Responses
pottery
pottery
mosaics
mosaics
glassware
glassware
stone reliefs
stone reliefs
glassware
The area known as “Upper Egypt” is actually the _______________ part of the country. “Lower Egypt” is the area closest to the Mediterranean.
(2 points)
Responses
eastern
eastern
southern
southern
western
western
northern
southern
According to the course text, what dates do historians trace the beginning and end of ancient Egyptian civilization?
(2 points)
Responses
8000 BCE to 1200 AD
8000 BCE to 1200 AD
30,000 BCE to 10,000 BCE
30,000 BCE to 10,000 BCE
8000 BCE to 6000 BCE
8000 BCE to 6000 BCE
3500 BCE to 30 BCE
3500 BCE to 30 BCE
3500 BCE to 30 BCE
Why did we look at art from only the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, of Egyptian history and not the “Intermediate periods”?
(2 points)
Responses

These were periods of time in which the greatest and largest wars were fought, resulting in large amounts of artistic treasures.
These were periods of time in which the greatest and largest wars were fought, resulting in large amounts of artistic treasures.

These were the “high points” of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred.
These were the “high points” of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred.

These were the times that Egyptian civilization was lead by the most powerful and successful rulers.
These were the times that Egyptian civilization was lead by the most powerful and successful rulers.

These were periods in which plagues, crime and poverty led to wide use of artistic expression.
These were periods in which plagues, crime and poverty led to wide …
These were the "high points" of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred.
The Egyptian “kingdoms” are groupings of ___________________.
(2 points)
Responses
pharaohs
pharaohs
dynasties
dynasties
pyramids
pyramids
priests
dynasties
The primary medium of Old Kingdom art was __________________.
(2 points)
Responses
stone
stone
wood
wood
clay
clay
gold
gold
stone
The Egyptians believed that doing 3 things would assure a successful afterlife. Which of the following is NOT one of those things?
(2 points)
Responses
preserving the body through mummification
preserving the body through mummification
producing portraits of the deceased to disseminate among the family
producing portraits of the deceased to disseminate among the family
protecting the body in a tomb in which the name of the deceased was inscribed.
protecting the body in a tomb in which the name of the deceased was inscribed.
providing the body with food and drink, or illustrations of it in case no one was available to make the offerings.
producing portraits of the deceased to disseminate among the family
The pyramids were built as _______________.
(2 points)
Responses
temples
temples
tombs
tombs
palaces
palaces
community property
community property
tombs
During the reign of ____________________, the Step Pyramid of Saqqaris was built.
(2 points)
Responses
Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun
Ramesses II
Ramesses II
Djoser
Djoser
Khafre
Khafre
Djoser
What are the two kinds of hieroglyphic signs?
(2 points)
Responses
phonograms and ideograms
phonograms and ideograms
phonograms and anagrams
phonograms and anagrams
ideograms and anagrams
ideograms and anagrams
phonograms and monograms
phonograms and ide
What is the name of the famous stele that helped to break the hieroglyphic code?
(2 points)
Responses
the Dead Sea Scrolls
the Dead Sea Scrolls
the Blarney Stone
the Blarney Stone
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks
the Rosetta Stone
Usually located on the grounds of the temples, obelisks were usually covered from base to near tip with:
(2 points)
Responses
hieroglyphics
hieroglyphics
paintings
paintings
gold
gold
mosaics
mosaics