The Great Stupa at Sanchi and the Dome of the Rock are similar in that they both

Include a circular walkway, for circumambulation

The Bunde masks of the Mende peoples are unusual in that they are…

worn by women who serve as priestesses

How are the church of San Vitale at Ravenna and the church of Santa Sabrina are similar?

Were decorated with mosaics to give a sense of awe

The sculpture shown can be attributed to the

Romans because of its verisimilitude in ancestral portraits

The Bayeux Tapestry and the Column of Trajan both were intended as works of propaganda by

Demonstrating how an efficient leader prepares for war

The Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace is part of a narrative that provides an account of

Two feuding clans of samurai vying for power

Ogata Korin maintained artistic traditions of his family in his White and Red Plum Blossom by

Incorporating literary associations with luxurious display

Borobudur Temple allows the people to move in a symbolic spiritual progression as indicated by

Circular, concentric arrangements of Stupas

The Standard of Ur and the Palette of King Narmer are similar in that they both:

attribute a king’s power to a show of military strength

Evidence that the moai on Rapa Nui were highly revered is indicated by:

their movement to and placement on a platform near the shore

The Sumerian statues from the Square Temple at Eshnunna were created for the cella in order to

demonstrate the piety of the patron

The peristyle court of the House of the Vetti was used as a

Private garden with fountains or pool

The gilding of the Jowo Rinpoche at Jokhang Temple indicates its original importance as

Part of a dowry used to solidify a political union

Which was built for pilgrims in competition with the nearby Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem

The rock groupings at Ryoanji have been interpreted as islands; another is that they represent

The eternal frame work of the expansive universe

Although the imagery on the Baptistere of St. Louis a life of luxury, it may also reference

Triumph by Mamluks over invading Mongolian warriors

The Augustus of Primaporta and the Palette of Narmer are similar in that they both

Highlight aspects of divinity in a ruler known for conquests

The depiction of Bahram Gur fighting the Karg from the Great Il-Khanid Shahnama suggests

The role of kings to uproot evil forces with violence

The muqarnas in the designs of the Alhambra and the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan serve to

Create striking patterns with a range of lights and darks

What caused the change of the style in the relief of Akhenaton, Nefertiti, and three daughters?

The conversion to the worship of only one god

The message to pilgrims to Ste. Foy regarding salvation, Christ is shown on the tympanum as

a judge situated within mandorla

This has an east-west and north–south axis to suggest it is the intersect of sacred paths.

The Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak

The sculptor Doryphoros of Polykleitos advocated the creation of the ideal human form by

harmonious ratios and proportions

The reliefs of a procession of dignitaries at Persepolis communicate political power by a

demonstration of unity and respect for diversity

To early medieval people, the interlaced patterns in the Book of Lindisfarne are suggestions of

the natural cycles that govern life, death, and rebirth

Chola bronze statues of Shiva as Nataraja were venerated in Hindu worship in that they were

Carried in processions and dressed with garlands and silk

How do Giotto’s frescoes in the Arena (or Scrovegni) Chapel in Padua break with tradition?

Used shadowing to give weight to the human form

The Pantheon appears to differ from the Parthenon in that it

Evidently was dedicated to multiple gods

Fang reliquary figures were set atop a nsek-bieri which holds:

relics and remains of ancestors

The reliefs of the Column of Trajan were meant to be viewed from the ground and also from

Two libraries located on each side

Lukasa memory boards…

conceptualize key aspects of culture

The red-figure technique on the Niobides Krater serves to

more effectively draw attention to the anatomical form

The Parthenon was created to honor Athena. It may also be intended to

represent resilience after Persian sack of the Acropolis

The Seated Boxer is characteristic of Hellenistic Greek art due to its use of

pathos to enhance the work’s dramatic appeal

The Dome of the Rock demonstrates the influence of earlier architectural forms in that it

Was built with the central design of a Byzantine martyrium

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1
The Great Stupa at Sanchi and the Dome of the Rock are similar in that they both
Include a circular walkway, for circumambulation
Are longitudinal in plan, with features that are bilateral
Were originally covered in gold, reflecting a ruler’s wealth
Functioned as burial sites built as centers of worship
2
The architect of the Pantheon used an innovative feature known as an oculus to
Create a dramatic entryway
Support a large, concrete dome
Elevate a thick, rounded drum
Provide adequate lighting
3
The Bunde masks of the Mende peoples are unusual in that they are…
destroyed after one use
worn only at night
covered with materials acquired through global trade
worn by women who serve as priestesses
4
Reliefs at Angkor Wat depicting churning of the sea of milk to get amrita suggests the patron
Wished to demonstrate compassion
Aimed to achieve immorality
Sought to gain enlightenment
Intimidated his audience
5
How are the church of San Vitale at Ravenna and the church of Santa Sabrina are similar?
Functioned as mausoleums for the remains of bishops
Were decorated with mosaics to give a sense of awe
Were used as private chapels for the wealthy
Are centrally planned for the movement of pilgrims
6
The sculpture shown can be attributed to the
Greeks because of how it elicits pathos in the aged
Romans due to their tradition depicting deities with realism
Romans because of its verisimilitude in ancestral portraits
Greeks because of how they idealized images of philosophers
7
The Bayeux Tapestry and the Column of Trajan both were intended as works of propaganda by
Utilizing classical proportion
Demonstrating how an efficient leader prepares for war
Combining text and image throughout the narrative
Portraying the enemy force as weak
8
The Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace is part of a narrative that provides an account of
Two feuding clans of samurai vying for power
The invasion of foreign armies fighting the samurai
A struggle of power between the shogun and his sons
The death of the emperor and the exile of his family
9
Ogata Korin maintained artistic traditions of his family in his White and Red Plum Blossom by
Catering to the interests of a burgeoning middle class
Depicting sacred figures in grand settings
Incorporating literary associations with luxurious display
Outlining forms with a bold calligraphic line
10
Which is NOT true regarding the FFCC of the Aka elephant mask:
worn with leopard skins
members of a high status male organization
worn in battle
venerates the king’s power
11
The central role of the empress in the Forbidden City during the Ming Dynasty is shown with the
Hall of Earthly Tranquility
Hall of Heavenly Purity
Hall of Central Harmony
Hall of the Preservation of Harmony
12
Borobudur Temple allows the people to move in a symbolic spiritual progression as indicated by
Circular, concentric arrangements of Stupas
A tall pillar surmounted by the wheel of law
A centralized dome covered by a series of umbrellas
Large, monumental reliefs of sacred narratives
13
The Standard of Ur and the Palette of King Narmer are similar in that they both:
attribute a king’s power to a show of military strength
portray a ruler as a divine being with supernatural powers
demonstrate provisions made for dynastic succession
highlight diplomatic skill and the accumulation of wealth
14
Evidence that the moai on Rapa Nui were highly revered is indicated by:
their original location in the recesses of sacred temples
use of wood acquired from extensive trade networks
traces of rare pigments that were used to paint them
their movement to and placement on a platform near the shore
15
The Sumerian statues from the Square Temple at Eshnunna were created for the cella in order to
protect the ruler
demonstrate the piety of the patron
commemorate soldiers
serve as a home for the spirit
16
The peristyle court of the House of the Vetti was used as a
Domestic space for washing and cooking
Public gathering area of merchants and customers
Site reserved to honor family ancestors
Private garden with fountains or pool
17
The gilding of the Jowo Rinpoche at Jokhang Temple indicates its original importance as
A) Surviving the onslaught of Mongolian invasions
Resembling that of a Tibetan emperor
A diplomatic gift received from Persia
Part of a dowry used to solidify a political union
18
The Temple of Amun-Re included a clerestory to
elevate the innermost sanctum
provide adequate lighting
support a second story
create a dramatic entryway
19
Which was built for pilgrims in competition with the nearby Church of the Holy Sepulchre?
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
The Jameh Mosque in Isfahan
The Great Treasury at Petra
The Kaaba in Mecca
20
The rock groupings at Ryoanji have been interpreted as islands; another is that they represent
Heavenly beings that float buoyantly in a courtly realm
Great historical periods linked with the ancient past
The procreative union of male and female energies
The eternal frame work of the expansive universe
21
The pwo mask was used to represent the consort of the male wearing a mask associated with
kingship and warfare
death and mourning
ancestors and history
wealth and prosperity
22
Although the imagery on the Baptistere of St. Louis a life of luxury, it may also reference
Threat of invasion from Christians into Granada Spain
Triumph by Mamluks over invading Mongolian warriors
Desire by the Mughals to imitate the culture of the Safavids
Ambition of Umayyads to reclaim lands lost to the Abbasids
23
Which theme best applies to this piece?
Images of Power
Man and the Natural World
Investigating Identity
Gender Roles and Relationships
24
The Augustus of Primaporta and the Palette of Narmer are similar in that they both
Were used to commemorate the death of a figure of authority
Highlight aspects of divinity in a ruler known for conquests
Were placed in temples as votive offerings to the gods
Depict scenes of battle to highlight the bravery of leaders
25
Early Christian churches, or basilicas, were influenced in their design by that of a Roman
Law court
Public bath
Private home
Sacred temple
26
The depiction of Bahram Gur fighting the Karg from the Great Il-Khanid Shahnama suggests
The piety of a patron shown by resisting temptation
The value a prince should place on sportsmanship
The demand on future kings to show displays of mercy
The role of kings to uproot evil forces with violence
27
The Nkisi Nkonde power figure from the Kongo uses nails or metals to symbolically
solidify a an agreement
represent a person’s aspirations
punish the other party in a dispute
show romantic desire
28
The muqarnas in the designs of the Alhambra and the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan serve to
Provide structural support for domes with windows
Display well-known poetic verses from sacred writings
Isolate narrative imagery into multiple horizontal registers
Create striking patterns with a range of lights and darks
29
What caused the change of the style in the relief of Akhenaton, Nefertiti, and three daughters?
The commemoration of the end of a reckless regime
The conversion to the worship of only one god
The growth and development of diverse urban populations
The invasion and oppressive control of foreign armies
30
The message to pilgrims to Ste. Foy regarding salvation, Christ is shown on the tympanum as
a shepherd in a contrapposto pose
an infant seated on mother’s lap
a judge situated within mandorla
a corpse held by his grieving mother
31
This has an east-west and north–south axis to suggest it is the intersect of sacred paths.
The Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak
The Mortuary Temple of Hatsheput
The White Temple of Uruk
The Audience Hall at Persepolis
32
The Etruscan Temple of Minerva differs from the Greek Parthenon in that it was
designed with a peristyle
constructed with groin vaults
elevated on a podium
built with brick and concrete
33
The sculptor Doryphoros of Polykleitos advocated the creation of the ideal human form by
stylization of the human body
harmonious ratios and proportions
curvilinear lines and organic form
strict attention to realistic detail
34
The reliefs of a procession of dignitaries at Persepolis communicate political power by a
demonstration of unity and respect for diversity
display of degraded subservience and humiliation
portrayal of gods living among the mortals
presentation of athletes and warriors chariots
35
To early medieval people, the interlaced patterns in the Book of Lindisfarne are suggestions of
the natural cycles that govern life, death, and rebirth
the fusion of classical styles with local traditions
mnemonic devices which aid in memorizing sacred verses
the extensive and prestigious ancestral lineage of kings
36
The technical skill on the bushel with ibex motifs is evidence that 4,000 BCE the region had
advanced trade networks
disparities between rich and poor
artists who travelled to find work
specialized labor in society
37
Chola bronze statues of Shiva as Nataraja were venerated in Hindu worship in that they were
Carried in processions and dressed with garlands and silk
Positioned at the entrance of a temple within a structure
Made for ancestral shrines in homes and adorned with jewels
Placed in tombs along with a wide range of luxurious goods
38
How do Giotto’s frescoes in the Arena (or Scrovegni) Chapel in Padua break with tradition?
Used shadowing to give weight to the human form
Had biblical figures without haloes to it more naturalistic
Situated imagery within recognizable contemporary landscapes
Used linear perspective to create an illusion of deep space
39
The Pantheon appears to differ from the Parthenon in that it
Evidently was dedicated to multiple gods
Contained a cella that had only one entrance
Was designed using post-and-lintel construction
Apparently commemorated a victorious battle
40
Fang reliquary figures were set atop a nsek-bieri which holds:
rare pigments for painting masks
entrails of sacred animals
relics and remains of ancestors
bones of conquered peoples
41
Two features enabling the Colosseum to be freestanding so that it can impress viewers are
Concrete and coffered ceilings
Arches and flying buttresses
Arches and elevated podia
Concrete and groin vaulting
42
The reliefs of the Column of Trajan were meant to be viewed from the ground and also from
An audience hall with a huge staircase
Two libraries located on each side
A marketplace with multiple levels
A wall citadel situated nearby
43
Lukasa memory boards…
conceptualize key aspects of culture
trace royal linage
recount mythical narratives
reinforce mathematical formulas
44
The red-figure technique on the Niobides Krater serves to
emphasize form by using red within areas of negative space
demonstrate status through the use of rare materials
more effectively draw attention to the anatomical form
convey symbolically a connection to beliefs in the afterlife
45
Which was designed with a central canal dividing the administrative from the ritual side?
Tassili n’Ajjer
Great Zimbabwe
Rapa Nui
Nan Madol
46
The Parthenon was created to honor Athena. It may also be intended to
celebrate the victories of Alexander the Great
serve as a law court to ensure justice in the Delian League
represent resilience after Persian sack of the Acropolis
function as a school based on the ideas of Socrates
47
The Seated Boxer is characteristic of Hellenistic Greek art due to its use of
violent action and dynamic movement
pathos to enhance the work’s dramatic appeal
contrapposto balance to suggest calm and restraint
idealized forms and harmonious proportions
48
The Dome of the Rock demonstrates the influence of earlier architectural forms in that it
Was modeled after a Roman law court like the Basilica Ulpia
Features spoliated elements from the Temple of Artemis
Uses pendentives to support its dome as in the Hagia Sophia
Was built with the central design of a Byzantine martyrium
49
The Todaiji complex at Nara demonstrates the influence of Chinese culture primarily in its
Display of dry gardens
Large, circular stupas
Monastic cave dwellings
Layout on a grid plan
50
31. Which of the following works uses “zoomorphic” imagery possibly for protective purposes?
Dome of the Rock
Ardabil Carpet
Mosque at Cordoba
Merovingian Looped Fibulae

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