Why does the Hagia Sophia cathedral have both Christian and Islamic symbols?

It changed from Christian church to Mosque several times throughout history

What was the main purpose of Stonehenge?

As a meeting place for rituals and worship

What was the punishment given to Sisyphus?

He was condemned to roll a rock up a hill, over and over again

Who are the four respected prophets in Islam?

David, Abraham, Ishmael and Muhammad

Why did the Ancient Greeks produce so much art and architecture?

To honour their gods and to request favours from them

Why is floral design an important part of Islamic decoration?

It refers to the lush gardens of paradise

What do Morality plays focus on?

The common man – all humanity

Who were the main patrons of the arts during the Renaissance?

The church and the rich nobility

What was the Stonehenge site aligned with?

The solstice and equinox points

What form do Aboriginal gods take?

Features of the landscape, plants and animals

Why did the Early Christians often use symbols in their artwork?

To avoid persecution by the Roman Empire

What were mystery plays based on?

Stories and scenes from the Bible

According to Aboriginal beliefs, how did life begin on earth?

The sun and supernatural beings rose out of the ground

What does the colour blue represent in Islam?

It is the colour of water, through which comes cleansing

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1
Why does the Hagia Sophia cathedral have both Christian and Islamic symbols?
To decorate the walls and ceilings as much as possible
To be inclusive
Muslims and Christians worship there together
It changed from Christian church to Mosque several times throughout history
2
What was the main purpose of Stonehenge?
A place to sow crops
As a residence for the community
To hold sporting events
As a meeting place for rituals and worship
3
What was the punishment given to Sisyphus?
He was bound with chains and had an eagle eat his liver everyday
He was haunted by the miseries released from Pandora’s box
He was condemned to roll a rock up a hill, over and over again
He had to marry Pandora
4
Who are the four respected prophets in Islam?
Jesus, Moses, Abraham and Muhammad
Abraham, Moses, Muhammad and Solomon
David, Abraham, Ishmael and Muhammad
Jesus, Abraham, Muhammad and John the Baptist
5
Why did the Ancient Greeks produce so much art and architecture?
To glorify their ideals
To honour their gods and to request favours from them
It attracted people to Athens
They wanted to live in a creative environment
6
Why is floral design an important part of Islamic decoration?
It looks beautiful
It represents the Kaba
It inspires people to do gardening
It refers to the lush gardens of paradise
7
What do Morality plays focus on?
The common man – all humanity
The lives of the Roman Catholic saints
Stories from the Bible
Miracles
8
Which Roman emperor converted to Christianity?
Constantine
Julius Caesar
Nero
Claudius
9
Who were the main patrons of the arts during the Renaissance?
Royalty
The church and the rich nobility
Artists
The art galleries
10
What was the Stonehenge site aligned with?
The energy lines
The stars and the planets
The north and south compass points
The solstice and equinox points
11
What form do Aboriginal gods take?
Kangaroos and lizards
Features of the landscape, plants and animals
The stars and planets
Snakes
12
Why did the Early Christians often use symbols in their artwork?
It was a quick method of expressing their stories and ideas
It looked stylish
To avoid persecution by the Roman Empire
The artists weren’t very skilled
13
The Ancient Egyptians believed that entry to the afterworld depended on what?
The sun
Living a full life
Mummification
Being a Pharaoh
14
What were mystery plays based on?
Detective stories
Miracles of the Roman Catholic Saints
Stories and scenes from the Bible
Stories about humanity
15
What colour was a dominant feature in Byzantine Art?
Gold
Red
White
Blue
16
According to Aboriginal beliefs, how did life begin on earth?
With a bolt of lightning
The sun and the stars fell to earth
The rainbow serpent fell from a rainbow to earth
The sun and supernatural beings rose out of the ground
17
What year did Christianity become the official religion in Europe?
380 BC
10AD
380 AD
1100 AD
18
What was the main purpose of the Ancient Egyptian pyramids?
It was where the pharaoh and his family lived
It was a place to store art and treasure
As a meeting place for community events
It was a tomb for the pharaoh
19
What does the colour blue represent in Islam?
It is the colour of the Kaba, the spiritual centre of Islam
It is the colour of the sky, representing heaven
It is the colour of the lush gardens of paradise
It is the colour of water, through which comes cleansing
20
What did the Neolithic (the new stoneage) people worship?
Druids
The sun and the rain
Their crops
Rock formations

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