What is a sarcophagus?

The coffin in which mummies were laid to rest

Ancient Egyptian civilization was wealthy due to:

Fertile lands for crops following the annual flooding of the Nile

Why were pyramids designed in a triangular shape?

To help Pharaoh ascend to heaven

How do you create one point perspective?

One point anywhere on the horizon line

What are some of the style characteristics of Canadian Indigenous art?

Thick black lines, rounded geometric shapes, and vivid colours

In ancient Egyptian paintings, why were slaves smaller and darker than nobles?

Slaves were working people, inferior in status

Why did Indigenous artists create art with natural resources?

It was easy to find and connected them to nature

The periods in ancient Greece are categorized in which order?

Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic

Why were the pyramids built on a specific side of the Nile?

It represented the setting sun as a metaphor for the afterlife

The time periods of Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic refer respectively to:

Old Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, New Stone Age

Why did the Group of Seven paint the way they did?

To break with tradition and showcase Canada's landscape in a new way

What is contrapposto?

A relaxed pose for sculptures of human figures

Characteristics of Egyptian paintings and carvings include all but one of the following:

Lots of sentiment and expression

Greek statues can generally be described as being:

Idealized people showing the entire figure

What is a primary colour?

A colour that cannot be obtained by mixing it from other colours

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1
Which of the following is not an example of traditional Indigenous art?
Sculpted busts
Costumes
Totems
Beading
2
Which of the following constitute a warm colour palette?
Yellow, orange, red
Green, blue, purple
Blue, orange, red
Green. blue, yellow
3
What is the name of the object that symbolizes life or the spirit in ancient Egypt?
Cross
Ankle
Holy branch
Ankh
4
What is the most famous architectural example of ancient Rome?
The Obelisk
The Louvre Pyramid
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Coliseum
5
True or False: It was impossible for women to be pharaohs back in ancient Egyptian times.
True
False
6
Ancient Egypt is a river valley civilization located on the _______ river.
Nile
Ottawa
Mississippi
Amazon
7
Where were the most famous cave painting examples found?
Altamira and Lascaux
Altamira and Atlantis
Lascaux and France
Lascaux and Alta Vista
8
A monochromatic colour scheme means variations different values of one colour.
True
False
9
How is a tertiary colour obtained?
Primary + secondary
Secondary + primary
Secondary + secondary
Primary + primary
10
What is a sarcophagus?
A box with decorations for live people
The fancier, ancient version of haggis
The coffin in which mummies were laid to rest
A plague that killed millions of people
11
In ancient Greece, pleasing the gods was important because:
Gods were the only beings that mattered
Gods lived in their society
Gods told them so
Gods ensured a good life
12
When writing the name of a tertiary colour, the primary one comes before the secondary one.
True
False
13
Ancient Egyptian civilization was wealthy due to:
A strong military force that was feared across the land
Fertile lands for crops following the annual flooding of the Nile
Gold and treasure
Monuments, temples, and famous architecture attracting tourists
14
The elements of design include:
value, colour, space
texture, form, emphasis
line, shape, pattern
form, shape, unity
15
Why were pyramids designed in a triangular shape?
The gods ordered it to be so
To help Pharaoh ascend to heaven
Triangles are the strongest shape
Triangles were a holy shape
16
How do you create one point perspective?
One point anywhere on the horizon line
Two points at either end of the horizon line
One point above the horizon line
Two points under the horizon line
17
True or False: Indigenous artists created art to connect with nature and each other.
True
False
18
What was the main reason for which Romans made art?
Propaganda
To show everyday life
It was fun
They had gods to please too
19
What 2 famous art movements influenced Canadian art later on?
Art Nouveau and Impressionism
Impressionism and Realism
Naturalism and Art Nouveau
Realism and Naturalism
20
What colour is obtained when mixing complementary colours together?
Grey
Black
Brown
White
21
What are some of the style characteristics of Canadian Indigenous art?
Thick coloured lines, geometric shapes, and bright colours
Thin black lines, squared organic shapes, and saturated colours
Thin coloured lines, organic shapes, and vivid colours
Thick black lines, rounded geometric shapes, and vivid colours
22
In ancient Egyptian paintings, why were slaves smaller and darker than nobles?
Slaves were working people, inferior in status
They came from an exotic land of short, tan people
Artists ran out of room for them
Slaves never went outside
23
Why did Indigenous artists create art with natural resources?
B) and C)
They felt like it
All of their supplies were stolen
It was easy to find and connected them to nature
24
The Romans copied the Greeks for almost all their art styles and techniques.
False
True
25
The periods in ancient Greece are categorized in which order?
Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic
Hellenistic, Archaic, Classical and Geometric
Geometric, Ancient, Classical and Hellenistic
Ancient, Hellenistic, Geometric and Classical
26
Why were the pyramids built on a specific side of the Nile?
All the temples and important buildings were there
There was more accessible land
All the materials were already found there
It represented the setting sun as a metaphor for the afterlife
27
The time periods of Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic refer respectively to:
Old Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, New Stone Age
Middle Stone Age, New Stone Age, Old Stone Age
Old Stone Age, Older Stone Age, Oldest Stone Age
New Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, Old Stone Age
28
True or False: Egyptian civilization's economy was based on trading goods.
False
True
29
Why did the Group of Seven paint the way they did?
To break with tradition and showcase Canada's landscape in a new way
They were commissioned by the Canadian Art Board of Directors
To produce works of art that would eventually be sold to tourists
This was the style at the time and they were inspired by it
30
What is contrapposto?
A relaxed pose for sculptures of human figures
An object leaning against a post
A contraption
A person who is opposed to pasta
31
In ancient Egypt, animals were used to depict these mythological beings:
Mummies
Monsters
Pharaohs
Gods and goddesses
32
In Greek and Roman sculptures, which of the following materials were not used?
Terracotta
Marble
Plaster
Stone
33
Characteristics of Egyptian paintings and carvings include all but one of the following:
Lots of sentiment and expression
Body seen in side profile except for eye
One foot placed in front of the other and arms at the side
Simplified yet recognizable way of depicting people, animals, and objects
34
True or False: There were 7 members in total who were part of the Group of Seven.
False
True
35
True or false: Canopic jars were used to store organs removed during the mummification process.
False
True
36
Which of the following constitute a cool colour palette?
Blue, orange, red
Red, purple, blue
Green, blue, purple
Purple, yellow, green
37
Pharaoh was the human version of ______ on earth.
Superman
High Priest
King
God
38
A triadic colour scheme means 3 colours set equidistantly on the colour wheel.
True
False
39
Which of the following terms describes Roman sculptural style?
Realistic
Abstract
Emotional
Unrealistic
40
Greek statues can generally be described as being:
Idealized, realistic people showing most of the figure
Realistic, down-to-earth portraits and busts
Stylized portraits, busts and entire figures
Idealized people showing the entire figure
41
Which of the following materials were not used to create paint during prehistoric times?
Animal fat, soot, blood
Branches, rocks, acrylic
Berry juice, sticks, bones
Animal hide, earth, berries
42
What are the three primary colours?
Red, blue, and yellow
Blue, yellow, and green
Yellow, red, and purple
Red, yellow, and green
43
Complementary colours are located beside each other on the colour wheel.
True
False
44
What does "hieroglyph" mean?
Holy carving
Sculpture writing
Sacred carving
Sacred sculpture
45
What is a primary colour?
The first colour of the rainbow
A colour that cannot be obtained by mixing it from other colours
A colour obtained by mixing two secondary colours
The first colour you learn at school
46
Stonehenge is an example of which architectural technique?
Mastabas
Post and lintel
Aqueducts
Arch
47
True or False: While Tom Thomson wasn't part of Group of Seven, he inspired its formation.
True
False
48
The Group of Seven were interested in painting primarily:
Canadian cars
Canadian cities
Canadian people
Canadian landscapes
49
Warm colours appear closer and cool colours appear to recede, which help create depth.
True
False
50
True or False: The Sphinx is not an example of monumental architecture.
False
True
51
How would Canadian Indigenous art style be described in general?
European
Realistic
Abstract
Canadian
52
Another way to obtain depth is by having more contrast, detail + brighter colours in the foreground.
False
True
53
Ancient Egyptians were obsessed with:
Vampires
Mummies
Death
Outer space
54
Some of the natural resources Indigenous artists would use included:
Animal hide, blood, pencils
Paint, wood, spraypaint
Soot, charcoal, computers
Plants, dirt, animal parts
55
Analogous colours are located beside each other on the colour wheel.
False
True
56
Greek art continues to inspire Western culture and architecture to this day.
True
False
57
What is a nemes?
Like memes, but not
A crown fit for a king
Striped headcloth worn by pharaohs in ancient Egypt
A fancy hat for fancy folks
58
Which of the following is not a reason why cave people painted animals?
To illustrate their different food sources
To teach hunting
For spiritual purposes
To show their age
59
What are the 3 secondary colours?
Green, orange, and purple
Purple, green, and yellow
Orange, yellow, and red
Blue, yellow, and red
60
How is a secondary colour obtained?
Primary + secondary
Secondary + secondary
Primary + primary
Secondary + tertiary
61
The Pschent symbolizes the unification of _______ and _______ Egypt.
Higher and Upper
Higher and Lower
North and South
East and West
62
What is the name of Canada's most famous artist collective at the time?
Group of Seven
Gang of 7
Group of 7
Seven Guys
63
In what famous architectural monument were pharaohs usually buried?
The Obelisk
The temples
The pyramids
The Sphinx
64
Ancient Greeks made art to honour:
The gods
Nature and animals
The king
Their family
65
What was the function of aqueducts?
Transport Aquaman from one place to another
Transport boats from one place to another
Transport goods from one place to another
Transport water from one place to another
66
What makes the Group of Seven's style so distinctive?
Buildings painted in neutral tones
Abstract objects with muted colours and thick lines
Stylized nature with painterly approach and vivid colours
Realistic trees and mountains
67
Indigenous artists were concerned with:
Abstraction
Realism
Naturalism
Symbolism
68
Which of the following was not a type of Greek column?
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
Dorian
69
Why did cave people avoid painting humans realistically?
It was too difficult
It would supposedly put them under a spell
They weren't food
It was forbidden
70
Which of the following is not a reason as to why Indigenous artists create?
To express their political views on a problem in their community
To pass on stories about mythology and ancestry
To be achieve fame and glory as the Western artists have
To show how traditions and the modern world can be used together
71
One way of creating the illusion of depth in a 2D work of art is to juxtapose bigger objects over smaller ones.
False
True
72
How do you create two point perspective?
One point on the horizon line and one above
One point on the horizon line and one below
One point on the horizon line
Two points anywhere on the horizon line
73
The principles of design include:
form, space, shape
pattern, line, texture
line, shape, value
contrast, rhythm, pattern
74
What is the name of the famous prehistoric sculpture of a female?
Venus of Willendorf
Venus by Botticelli
Venus of Aphrodite
Venus de Milo
75
True or False: The pyramids were located on the east side of the Nile.
False
True

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