GCSE ClassCiv: Myc. Decorative Arts

Question 1

What might these figurines have been used for?

Accepted Answer

Religious idols, Votive offerings, Children's toys

Question 2

Which animal have you not seen on Mycenaean decorative arts?

Accepted Answer

Bear

Question 3

How do Mycenaeans make the colour yellow in their frescoes?

Accepted Answer

Ochre

Question 4

What kind of figurine is this?

Accepted Answer

Psi

Question 5

What might a kylix have been used for?

Accepted Answer

As a drinking cup for special occasions

Question 6

What were pithoi used for?

Accepted Answer

Storing wine, oil and grain

Question 7

What material was Mycenaean jewellery NOT made of?

Accepted Answer

Platinum

Question 8

What artistic techniques were used to make this item?

Accepted Answer

Hammering, Granulation, Repousse

Question 9

Where was this signet ring found?

Accepted Answer

Tiryns

Question 10

Frescoes are created by painting onto plaster once it has dried.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

What kind of item is this?

Accepted Answer

Signet ring

Question 12

How did Mycenaeans create the colour blue?

Accepted Answer

Copper compound

Question 13

What type of pottery vessel is shown in the picture?

Accepted Answer

Kylix

Question 14

What kind of pottery vessel is shown in the picture?

Accepted Answer

Pithos

Question 15

What kind of scene does this ring show?

Accepted Answer

Religious scene

Question 16

What is the name of this item?

Accepted Answer

Lion Head Rhyton

Questions 16