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| Ancient Egypt did not have many natural defenses and was frequently conquered by outside civilizations. |
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| Who has the distinction of being the first artist whose name was recorded in history? |
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| Art historians have difficulty understanding the works of Mesopotamia because the region does not have a unified history. |
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| Cuneiform is a very early form of writing developed by Sumerians |
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| The oldest known cave paintings are found at Lascaux in France. |
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| Which of the following contains examples of Paleolithic art? (Choose all that apply.) |
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A. Altamira Cave
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| Which of the following years would be considered part of the Paleolithic period? |
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| Which of the following is a raised platform for Ancient Sumerian temples? |
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| Which of the following materials was used by the Sumerians for cuneiform writing? |
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| Which king was credited with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt? |
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| The Greek word "paleo" means stone. |
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| Which of the following artworks was created at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara? |
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| What type of animal was the Egyptian god Horus, seen in the Palette of Narmer? |
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| Which of the following can be seen in cave paintings of the Paleolithic period? (Choose all that apply.) |
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| The sculptures of the Cycladic civilization were often made of marble. |
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| Which modern country contains the historic Pont du Gard? |
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| Many of the people and places across the Aegean were thought to be fictional because they were only known through the epic poems of Homer. |
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| Which civilization developed on the island of Crete? |
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| Which shape was most frequently used in Cycladic sculptures? |
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| Unlike Greek artists, Roman artists usually signed their works. |
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| Which of the following elements characterized the Roman Colosseum? (Choose all that appy.) |
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| Which of the following lists of the five periods of ancient Greek art are in chronological order from earliest to latest? |
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| B. Geometric, Orientalizing, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic |
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| About how many gallons of water per day were carried across the Pont du Gard aqueduct? |
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| Which of the following cultures developed along the Aegean Sea? (Choose all that apply) |
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8129577:C. Mycenanean
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| Greek ideals influenced artistic thought throughout the history of Western art. |
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| When did the first games of the Olympiad take place? |
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| The political dominance of Rome lasted much longer than the political dominance of Athens. |
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| Which of the following works of Roman architecture used a velarium? |
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| Which of the following were Ancient Greek tribes? (Choose all that apply.) |
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8129619:A. Dorians
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| Which of the following items represents the pagan traditions used in the art of medieval tribes? (Choose all that apply.) |
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| 8129775:B. Dragon ,8129777:D. Monster |
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| Christianity became legal in the Roman Empire in 33 CE. |
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| Early Christian and Byzantine art shows a greater interest in naturalism rather than in symbolic representation. |
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| Which of the following is true of the Roman Emperor Constantine? (Choose all that apply.) |
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| NOT NOT NOT 0 POINTS 8129711:B. Divided his empire into western and eastern halves ,8129713:D. Moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople |
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| Upon the split of the Roman Empire, the western half remained centered around the Roman Catholic Church. |
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| Which of the following materials would likely be used in the art form of cloisonne? (Choose all that apply.) |
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| 8129770:A. Colored glass ,8129772:C. Metal |
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| Which of the following is true about Jesus Christ? |
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| C. Jesus was crucified and buried. |
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| Which of the following timespans best represents the period called the Middle Ages? |
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| NOT NOT NOT D. 500 CE-1600 CE |
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| Which of the following people are often shown in scenes of the Lamentation but are not mentioned in the Bible as having been present? (Choose all that apply.) |
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| 8129722:A. John ,8129724:C. Mary |
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| In the mosaic Emperor Justinian and his Retinue, which of the following represent a parallel made between Justinian and Jesus? (Choose all that apply.) |
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| Which modern country represents the region where wooden stave churches were most popular? |
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| Which of the following techniques takes on the appearance of a mix between a mosaic and stained glass? |
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| Due to the mobility of people during the Middle Ages, much of the art took the form of small and portable items, including jewelry, books, and weapons. |
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| Animals were popular subjects in the artwork of the medieval tribes. |
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| How many years did it take to prepare Byzantium to become the empire's new capital? |
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| The Gothic style first appeared in England. |
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| Where can one view the Virgin and Child and Angels Window? |
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| Which of the following sacred places was NOT an important pilgrimage site for Christians? |
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| Romanesque art was important for depicting and relating Christian stories and ideas to the people because illiteracy was high during this period. |
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| What was the most common shape for the layout of a Romanesque church? |
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| Which of the following were significant reasons for Christians to make pilgrimages? (Choose all that apply.) |
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| ONLY 3.33/5.0 8129815:B. Seeking penance for sins ,8129817:D. Wanting to visit holy sites |
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| The church at Saint-Denis is named after the saint who brought Christianity to Gaul. |
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| The tympanum on the church of St. Lazarre refers to the story of the Last Judgement, found in which Biblical text? |
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| During the Romanesque period, the system of feudalism took hold. |
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| Who does "Our Lady" (the translation of Notre-Dame) refer to? |
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| A pointed arch directs the weight of a structure to the ground more effectively. |
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| During which centuries did the Gothic style enjoy its greatest popularity? |
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| B. 13th and 14th centuries |
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| What was the almond-shaped area called in which holy figures were often shown? |
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| Which of the following architectural techniques were invented during the Gothic period? (Choose all that apply.) |
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| 8129875:B. Flying buttress ,8129876:C. Pointed arches |
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