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1
A sphinx was a mythical beast with a ___________ body and a man’s head.
lion
tiger
panther
cobra
2
Name the art shown here
The Narmer Palette
Obelisk of King Thutmose I
Temple at Philae
Ziggurat at Ur
3
At the time of its completion, the Great Pyramid would have been:
gold plated
smooth
black
rough
4
Nefertiti is made from painted:
alabaster
limestone
mud
gold-plate
5
The main building of the Temple at Philae was built by:
Narmer
Thutmose I
Ramses IV
Ptolemy II
6
The wooden Statue of Senusret I could be characterized as:
inaccurate
realistic
stylized
damaged
7
The Tell Asmar Hoard are a collection of __________ statues.
12
14
13
15
8
Most eyes on the votive statues fromTemple of Abu are made from _________ and black limestone.
sandstone
white shell
gold leaf
lapis lazuli
9
The Geese of Meidum depicts how many geese?
4
5
3
6
10
What are the figures with large eyes, often with hands clasped?
Egyptian pyramid builders
effigies of Sumerian rulers
Egyptian deities
votive statues found in Sumerian temples
11
In ancient Egypt, on the whole, art was____________.
decorative
restricted to tombs
irrelevant
functional
12
Jewish music has lived _______ years without interruption.
2,000
5,000
3,000
4,000
13
Name the art shown here
Nefertiti
Wooden Statue of Senusret I
Quartzite Statue of Chief lector/priest Padiamenope
King Akhenaten
14
In Egyptian art, the human figures are usually depicted in a more realistic style.
False
True
15
In the wooden model of an army platoon, the soldiers are carrying ______ and shields.
pikes
swords
staffs
horns
16
Geese of Meidum, this difference in the ___________ breaks the overall symmetry of the scene.
cleanliness
size
breed
plummage
17
In modern music A♭ and G♯ are considered ___________.
enharmonic
major scales
chromatic
minor scales
18
400 years after the Obelisk of King Thutmose I , Ramses IV added this to either side
pictographs
inscriptions
spells
cartouches
19
The Mesopotamian civilization preferred ________.
membranophones to chordophones
aerophones to chordophones
membranophones to chordophones
chordophones to aerophones
20
The Standard of Ur is:
A banner
a hollow wooden box
a statue
a sarcophagus
21
What was so notable about Uruk?
It was the first city
It was a democracy
It was the largest empire at the time
It was the capital of Mesopotamia
22
“Nefertiti” is believed to have been crafted in 1345 B.C. by the sculptor:
Thutmose
Ramses
Akhenaten
Shabti
23
On the whole, Sumerian art can be called __________.
lifelike
disproportionate
unrealistic
abstract
24
The key signature with three sharps is
G
A
C
D
25
The lower register of the war scene on the Standard of Ur shows:
a sphinx eating a man
vultures
pyramids
four chariots
26
Nearly all of Egypt’s ancient instruments were discarded when southwest Asia was conquered.
True
False
27
The Ziggurat of Ur was a piece in a temple complex that served as:
an administrative center for the city
a castle
a marketplace
a burial mound
28
In the image of Nefertari and Isis, Isis is wearing _________ clothing.
red
black
white
blue
29
Name the art shown here
Cylinder Seal
Inlaid Box – Standard of Ur, War Scene
The Narmer Palette
Funerary Maskof King Tut
30
What method was used in the construction of pyramids?
there was a system of weights & pulleys to hoist the stones
ramps were built to raise the stones to the desired heights
the stones were fitted with mortar, as they were rough-cut
iron pylons were used to support the interior
31
in the porto-cuneiform tablet, ________ is the legacy left by the ancient southern Mesopotamia.
the invention of writing
a votive statue
painting
ceramics
32
The sphinx is depicted as wearing the same headdress as a Pharaoh.
True
False
33
True or False: Jewish women’s music is virtually the same as the men’s.
False
True
34
Because music in Mesopotamia was an integral part of worship, _____.
musical instruments were sacred and often venerated
sacred text had descriptions of sacred songs and instruments
secular music mirrored sacred in instrument use
music was never used in a secular sense
35
Two _______ frame the top of the Narmer Palette.
bulls
rams
vulture
hawks
36
The style of the carvings on “The Narmer Palette Rise and Fall” reveal that:
King Narmer was the first ruler of a united Egypt
King Narmer was the first ruler of a united Egypt
Egypt was constantly in a state of war
King Narmer was a tyrannical ruler
37
True or False: Ram in a Thicket was discovered in near perfect condition.
False
True
38
The Obelisk of King Thutmose was transported by:
chariot
sledge
boat
manpower
39
The careful placement of the votive statues of Abut suggests that they were buried:
carelessly
intentionally
as a tribute to the gods
because they were valuable
40
A primary reason the arts flourished in Sumer was the ________.
desire to enhance the king
need for religious observance
advances in agriculture and the rise of the cities
influence of neighboring civilizations
41
In traditional Egyptian paintings, human faces are shown:
with rosy cheeks
nude
facing forward
in profile
42
Foreign instruments made their way into Ancient Israel in the time of _______.
Moses
Jacob and Esau
Abraham
David and Solomon
43
In Egyptian architecture, what is a pylon?
surroundings of an obelisk
the portals to a pyramid
the entrance to a temple
a column
44
In Babylonian worship, the use of musical instruments was largely determined by the _______.
venue
season
number of worshipers
ritual occasion
45
Pictures on the cylinder seals show religious beliefs/myths AND daily life and business deals
False
True
46
Which of the following works of art are notable for large eyes as a stylistic feature?
Votive Statues from the Temple of Abu
Ram in a Thicket
Nefertiti
The Ziggurat of Ur
47
Which of the following is one of the earliest representations of a Sumerian army?
King in a Chariot
The Standard of Ur
Cylinder Seal
Wooden model of an army platoon
48
Cylinder seals were used:
all of the above
as jewelry
to prove ownership or identity
a magical talisman
49
A cartouche is:
a rectangle
a triangle
a circle
an oval
50
What was the function of this structure?
it functioned as a place for civic meetings
it was an early burial chamber for kings
it was the base for the temple erected on the top level
it served as a monument to the king
51
Name the art shown here
Obelisk of King Thutmose I
Great Pyramid of Khufu at Gaza
Temple at Philae
The Great Sphinx
52
In the key of A, the notes which are sharp are ______.
F, C, G, D and A
F and C
F, C and G
F, C, G and D
53
The scales of Egyptian pipes depended on:
what material the pipe was made from
size of the pipes
relative position of fingerholes
the breath used by the player
54
The earliest art found in Sumer was________.
statuettes
pottery
votive figures
jewelry
55
The more shabti dolls one could afford corresponded to one’s personal wealth.
True
False
56
Ram in a Thicket was titled after:
a romantic poem
a passage in Genesis
a famous photograph at the time of its discovery
an old European children’s song
57
The bust of Nefertiti is extremely stylized.
False
True
58
The guilds of temple singers in _____ became a community which studied the official literature.
Isreal
Iran
Egypt
Sumeria
59
Most ancient civilizations credited the origins of music to:
their ancestors
the kings
the gods
magic
60
The cantors in the temples of Oriental Jews performed:
unaccompanied
only on holidays
very rarely
improvisation
61
Which is true about thispiece?
This is one of manysimilar figures found intemple ruins
Bearded male faces arerare
This piece is unique inSumerian art
The large eyes are unusual
62
Because its sound recalled the god Seth, the people of Busiris and Lycopolis made no use of the
harp
lyre
trumpet
oboe
63
Name the art pictured here
Ram In a Thicket
Cylinder Seal
Ziggurat at Ur
Proto Cuneiform Tablet
64
Name the art shown here
Geese of Meidum
Painting with a cartouche
Hunting scene in the marshes
Detail of a wall painting with Queen Nefertari and Isis
65
In its unique continuity, ________ history gives the best picture of common evolution in music.
Egyptian
Phoenician
Jewish
Mesopotamian
66
Tutankhamun’s head cloth is:
merged seamlessly with his face
an uncommon accessory for a king
a recreation
clearly separate from his face
67
In Old Kingdom of Egypt(2900 – 2475 BC), the musical instruments used were ____________.
the same as those in Sumer at the same time or before
peculiar to Egypt
mostly chordophones
more primitive than those being used in Mesopotamia
68
The pentatonic scale has ___.
six notes per octave
six sharps per octave
five notes per octave
five flats per octave
69
Which statement best applies to the Egyptian temples?
They were places of worship for the populace
They were two types as mortuary cult or dedicated to a deity
Temples were only built as mortuary halls
Temples were for the exclusive use of the king
70
The proto-cuneiform tablet is made from:
mud
hardened clay
bricks
wood and gold-leaf
71
Pylons were symbolic in the temple as a place of:
death
recreation and rebirth
worship
economic activities
72
During the Common Era, temple choirs were composed of twelve men, all between the ages of:
16-30
30-50
21-40
18-30
73
These are the most numerous type of artifact to survive from ancient Egypt (besides scarabs).
shabti figures
proto-cuneiform tablets
votive statues
cylinder seals
74
Nefertari w/out husband shown with Isis indicates ___________
high status
intellect
wealth
devotion
75
The Babylonian angled harp could be played __________.
one-handed or two-handed
only in a stationary position
horizontally or vertically
with a bow
76
Grouping together all pitches that have an identical sound
modulation
pitch classes
resolution
tonality
77
The heads of Egyptian clappers were carved in the shape of all of the following EXCEPT
heads of animals
eagles
human hands
78
True or False: In Jewish music history, no mention is made of professional musicians.
True
False
79
In ancient Egypt, one's work was highly valued by the community.
true
false
80
scale that includes five whole steps and two half steps (semitones) in each octave
cadence
key signatures
diatonic scale
chromatic scale
81
simultaneous or successive sounds associated with sweetness, pleasantness, and acceptability
chromatic scale
consonance
cadence
chord
82
At the Temple at Philae, the 1st pylon has two Roman style _________ carved from pink granite.
columns
obelisks
gargoyles
lions
83
The statue of King Akhenaten has a __________ on the ruler’s forehead.
jackal
cobra
crocodile
vulture
84
The horns and fleece of the Ram in a Thicket are made from:
lapis lazuli
verdigris
gold leaf
bitumen
85
first lyre was in a painting of Semitic nomads coming down to Egypt_________.
long before it appeared in Sumerian art
at the same time it appeared in Sumerian depictions
confirming the exchange of Sumerian and Egyptian instruments
800 years after Sumerian and Egyptian contact
86
Identity this piece...
the goddess Isis
Queen Hatshepsut
an Egyptian priestess
Queen Nefertiti
87
Name the art shown
Wooden Statue of Senusret I
Detail of a wall painting with Queen Nefertari and Isis
Nefertiti
Hunting scene in the marshes
88
When Ram in a Thicket was discovered, it was:
hidden within a secret box
crushed flat by the soil
covered in old funerary oils
in perfect condition
89
Sumerian harps were played in____________.
an upright position with the fingers
a vertical position with a plectrum on each finger
a vertical position with four fingers
an upright position with a plectrum
90
In the wooden Statue of Senusret I, the king is carrying:
a cane
a sword
a whip
a staff
91
Among the important features of this piece is ______.
it is the first narrative relief in Sumerian art
all of the figures are of equal size
it is the only example of Sumerian narrative
it depicts multiple figures, unusual in Sumerian art
92
The statue of chief lector-priest Padiamenope is:
inaccurate
a reconstruction
stylized
realistic
93
The construction of the ziggurat was finished by:
King Akhenaten
King Ramses
King Tut
King Shulgi
94
What is a cartouche?
a relief on a pylon
a picture in a Book of the Dead
an inscription in a tomb
an oval frame containing a royal name
95
Lutes in the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt were played __________.
by male and female slaves of the pharaohs
by strumming the strings with the fingers of the right hand
only by men
exclusively by women
96
On the funerary mask, Tutankhamun wears:
a false beard
A and C
none of these
the traditional headdress
97
The Great Pyramid was built by the pharaoh:
Khufu
Abdu
Thutmose
Ramses
98
The circular impressions on a proto-cuneiform tablet represent which of the following?
how many individuals were there when the tablet was written
the name of the writer
numerical symbols
the year of the Pharaoh
99
Dividing a stringed instrument in such a way that the string decides the scale is called:
divisive scales
stopping
equipartition
the division principles
100
The pair of rams in “Ram in a Thicket” more closely resemble which animal?
horse
goats
bulls
donkeys
101
Originally the naos systrum was _______.
a miniature instrument
a mute emblem with no wires
smaller and more compact
played only by male dancers
102
When a cylinder seal is found: shape, size, material, and decor gives an idea of its time.
True
False
103
There are grooves cut into the side of the pylons at Philae to support:
small statues
flagpoles
decorative staffs
pikes
104
interior chambers of Khufus pyramid are standard and don't vary from traditional pyramid design
True
False
105
Which statement best applies to the relationship between Egyptian sculpture and painting?
paintings are more realistic
neither painting nor sculpture is realistic
both painting and sculpture are very realistic
sculpture is more realistic
106
Which statement best applies to Egyptian tombs?
they often had paintings on the interior walls
with ornate decoration yet the sarcophagus was always plain
the interior was usually plain
the exterior was ornately carved
107
hair & the clothing of the Votive statues from Temple of Abu reflect EARLY Sumerian styles
False
True
108
As depicted in the wooden statue of Senusret I, the king is:
sitting on a throne
walking with Isis
mid-stride
standing with his legs together
109
Name the art shown here
Cylinder Seal
Inlaid Box – Standard of Ur, War Scene
The Narmer Palette
Funerary Maskof King Tut
110
When ________ a cylinder seal will leave an impression on clay.
tapped
broken
rolled
stamped
111
Name the art pictured here
Votive Statues from the Temple of Abu
Proto Cuneiform Tablet
Cylinder Seal
the Ziggurat of Ur
112
The Wooden Statue of Senusret I is:
inaccurate
realistic
ancient
stylized
113
All Jewish melodies are composed of already-made:
songs
melodies
tunes
poems
114
How many sides does a pyramid have?
6
4
3
7
115
a musical scale with twelve pitches
cadence
chord
consonance
chromatic scale
116
harmonic set of pitches consisting of 2 or more notes that are heard sounding simultaneously
consonance
cadence
chromatic scale
chord
117
Name the art shown here
Painting with a cartouche
Geese of Meidum
Detail of a wall painting with Queen Nefertari and Isis
Hunting scene in the marshes
118
“The Tomb Owner Hunting” could most accurately be described as:
boring
lively
a depiction of royalty
stagnant
119
Another word for pyramidion is:
cap
top stone
capstone
topper
120
simultaneous or successive sounds associated with harshness, unpleasantness, or unacceptability
dissonance
consonance
diatonic scale
flats
121
Modern scholars study the music of Ancient Israel through ________.
oral tradition
temple inscriptions
artistic representations
the Bible
122
An outstanding feature of the Sumerian statues is ________.
exaggerated body length
the large eyes
small faces
the lack of modeling
123
In the New Kingdom, the Egyptian lyre is considered the main __________.
aerophone
membranophone
idiophone
chordophone
124
The melodies of Jewish tunes were passed from generation to generation:
orally
presented in the temple reliefs
inscribed on tablets
on papyrus
125
King Tut’s funerary mask wears a headdress with stripes?
true
false
126
In the wooden model of an army platoon, the soldiers ride chariots.
True
False
127
The ceiling in the inner chamber of pyramid of King Unas is decorated with:
Egyptians vultures
spells
stars
pyramid texts
128
The musical possibilities of the vertical Egyptian flute include all EXCEPT __________.
sweeter sostenuto
incorporeal sound
heartfelt timbre
expression of sound
129
Every shabti doll was hand-carved to express the task the shabti formula described.
true
false
130
Name the art shown here
Shabti Figures
Inner chamber of Pyramid of King Unas
Detail of a wall painting with Queen Nefertari and Isis
Nefertiti
131
The Ram in a Thicket’s ears are made of:
copper
gold
silver
wood
132
Which of the following works of art is the most copied works of ancient Egypt?
The Great Pyramid
the Funerary Mask of King Tutankhamen
Nefertiti
the Great Sphinx
133
What are sharps in music theory?
faster pitch or tone
lower pitch or tone
higher in pitch or tone
slower pitch or tone
134
The walls of the inner chamber of the pyramid of King Unas are covered in:
The Book of the Dead
warnings for grave robbers
Pyramid Text
warnings for grave robbers
135
On King Tut’s funerary mask, the king wears a false beard.
False
True
136
Name the art shown here
Quartzite Statue of Chief lector/priest Padiamenope
Votive Statues from the Temple of Abu
King Akhenaten
Nefertiti
137
Which caused the subject to become one of the most famous women of the ancient world?
Painting with a cartouche
Votive Statues from the Temple at Abut
Nefertiti
Queen Nefertari and Isis
138
In Ancient Israel, music was performed by ___________.
only men
professional musicians
everyone
temple priests
139
major & minor describe a musical composition, movement, section, scale, key, cord, or interval
modulation
major or minor key
harmony
key signatures
140
Name the art shown here
King Akhenaten
Painting with a cartouche
Detail of a wall painting with Queen Nefertari and Isis
Nefertiti
141
In ancient Egypt, one's work was highly valued by the community.
false
true
142
King Akhenaten is shown with a distorted physique not elsewhere in the artwork of AncientEgypt.
True
False
143
the process of changing from one key to another
modulation
resolution
pitch classes
key signatures
144
The piece “Inlaid Box” is widely known as:
The Standard of Ur
The Standard of Egypt
The War of Ur
The War Box
145
Plutarch recorded that Osiris used music to _______.
exhort soldiers to greater glory
form the stars and planets
civilize the world
subdue angry hordes
146
Much of tomb painting was concerned with _________.
everyday life of the people
the afterlife
the king’s prestige
royal ritual
147
Concussion clubs were played by__________.
hitting them together
tapping them against stones
drumming them on metal surfaces
rapping them against a hollow wooden tube
148
What is harmony?
the agreement of sound analyzed by hearing
the move of a note or chord from dissonance to consonance
key signatures
the process of changing from one key to another
149
The base of the Ram in a Thicket is decorated with a mosaic of shell, red limestone, and:
gold
lapis lazuli
silver
copper
150
In the Geese of Meidum, the two geese on the edges of the piece:
face outward
face opposite directions
all of the above
are bent over
151
the 12 equally spaced intervals into which an octave is divided.
semitones
sharps
key signatures
major or minor key
152
Identify this piece
a frieze from an Old Kingdom tomb
a picture unlike any other in Egyptian art
a bas relief from a temple façade
a painting of the Roman period
153
Identify the piece:
an unusual Sumerianstatuette
a votive figure fromTell Asmar
a deity
a Sumerian ruler
154
Which answer best applies to scenes of everyday life in ancient Egypt?
they were crudely done
they were rare
they could be found primarily on pylons
they were often depicted in tomb paintings
155
The War scene on the Standard of Ur, the king is standing taller than any other figure atop a:
pyramid
chariot
vulture’s back
platform
156
The purpose of the ________ was to `answer’ for the deceased when called upon for work.
cylinder seals
votive statues
cartouches
shabti dolls
157
What was the primary building material used to construct ziggurats?
semi-precious stones
grass
mud
wood
158
True or False: Late Egyptian music might be preserved in the chant of Coptic churches.
False
True
159
The oldest records of organized and systematized music are Sumerian and:
Jewish
Phoenician
Egyptian
Mesopotamian
160
The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Gaza was topped with:
a mirror
a star
a decorative sphinx
a pyramidion
161
Name the art shown here
Proto Cuneiform Tablet
Cylinder Seal
Inlaid Box – Standard of Ur, War Scene
The Narmer Palette
162
The war scene on the Standard of Ur is represented by:
painted wood
precious stones
gold leaf
inlaid mosiac
163
The Mesopotamian civilization preferred ___________.
string instruments
percussion instruments
brass instruments
wind instruments
164
In Queen Nefertari and Isis, the figures are not making any kind of physical contact.
True
False
165
Which answer best applies to the arts in Ancient Egypt?
arts included stone & murals, but no metal work or paintings
The only work in stone was architecture
Art included metal work and a variety of other mediums
There were only works on papyrus, low relief and murals
166
The more shabti dolls one had, the more leisure time one could expect to enjoy in _______
Banks of the Dead
Elysium Fields
Field of Reeds
Land of the Dead
167
Statue of King Akhenaten has exaggerated facial features: a long nose, hanging chin, and ______
large bulging eyes
no eyebrows
thin lips
thick lips
168
Most cylinder seals were made of:
copper
gold
alabaster
stone
169
Name the art shown here
Proto Cuneiform Tablet
Cylinder Seal
The Narmer Palette
Inlaid Box – Standard of Ur, War Scene
170
The Great Sphinx of Giza acts as:
an offering to the gods
a border between kingdoms
an offering to the gods
the pet of the sun god
171
Which of the following is considered a true masterpiece?
Nefertiti
The Great Sphinx
Geese of Meidum
King in a Chariot
172
Shepherds strumming the long-necked flute were ______________.
subjects of official painters and sculptors
written about in Sumerian texts
considered to be superior guardians of the flocks
depicted now and then on Babylonian plaques and seals
173
The vertical flute of Ancient Egypt was___________.
a whistle flute
constructed to minimize vibrato
small and made of cane
thick with a mouthpiece
174
The Geese of Meidum is done in painted __________.
gold
marbel
plaster
wood panel
175
The burnt bricks of the ziggurat are set in:
paste
clay
mud
bitumen
176
Tombs containing a shabti for every day of the year have been discovered.
false
true
177
The Temple at Philae was primarily dedicated to:
Anubis
Isis
Nanna
Abdu
178
Egyptian and Sumerian vocals were likely not concerned with:
communicating with accompanists
keeping time
rigid systems
conducting
179
Shabti figures represented:
spirits
deceased ancestors
gods
workers
180
Which of the following is considered the most recognizable piece associated with Egypt?
Nefertiti
The Great Sphinx
Shabti Figures
Obelisk of King Thutmose
181
A pyramid is essentially __________.
a temple
an observatory
a tomb
a palace
182
Which is TRUE about Sumerian art?
it consisted only of sculpture
works in both metal and bronze, none are three-dimensional
works exist in metal and stone, as well as jewelry
there is no example of metal work
183
Oboes in the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt were ________.
single-reed instruments
replaced by flutes
always used in pairs
often played in duets with lutes
184
Each shabti doll was inscribed with a ________ specified the function of that particular figure.
spell
name
occupation
prayer
185
Proto-cuneiform is an other name for:
pictographs
hieroglyphs
tablets
cylinder seal
186
Pylons mimic the hieroglyph for:
Sun
Horizon
Isis
Death
187
Queen Nefertari and Isis is a very stylized piece.
false
true
188
Cymbals and castanets were introduced into Egyptian music through contact with ___________.
Spain
Ancient Israel
Greece
Rome
189
Identify the piece:
the Vulture Stele from Sumer
a pre-dynastic Egyptian monument
relief from a Sumerian temple
a late Egyptian funerary plaque
190
It is believed that contact between Egypt and Sumer came to an end before 2700 BC because ____.
the sistrum was unknown in Egypt while major role in Sumeria
musical instruments developed in different and unusual ways
similarities in song structure ceased to exist
the lyre was unknown in Egypt while major role in Sumeria
191
Southeast Asia was conquered by the 18th Dynasty, the subjugated kings sent as tribute _______.
master musicians to become Egyptian slaves
singing and dancing girls
professional singers and musicians to play in the temples
musical instruments made of precious metals and jewels
192
Which is the correct timeline?
Pyramid, Mastaba, Step Pyramid
Step Pyramid, Mastaba, Pyramid
Mastaba, Step Pyramid, Pyramid
Mastaba, Pyramid, Step Pyramid
193
Identify the piece:
a Sumerian palace
the temple at Lexor
the pyramid at Giza
the ziggurat at Uruk
194
Both the hair and clothing of the votive statues accurately reflect what styles of the time.
Egyptian
Israeli
Asian
Sumerian
195
On the whole, this figure is _________.
abstract
not individualized
realistic
unrealistic
196
Why were tombs so important to ancient Egyptians?
They were essential requirements for a successful afterlife
They served as a repository for family wealth
They were a status symbol
They were necessary for ancestor worship
197
One of the statues of King Akhenaten shows the king apparently nude and lacking genitals.
True
False
198
Jewish women accompany songs on frame drums or:
zithers
sistra
cymbals
lyres
199
The problem with extracting information about musical instruments from cuneiform is that _____.
written texts cannot adequately describe instruments
few instruments exist to confirm written descriptions
ideograms change with the advancement of culture
the same name can be used for different instruments
200
The Funerary Mask of King Tutankhamun was filled with:
canopic jars
shabti figures
oils used in the mummification process
cartouches
201
Egyptian musicians tuned their instruments beyond:
what musicians tune today
sound recognition
the circle of fifths
the pentatonic scale
202
The distortion of the features of King Akhenaten was a common trend across Egypt.
false
true
203
What is outstanding about this piece?
the fact that animals are present
the lack of perspective and clumsy handling of the animals
the accurate observation and attention to detail
the incorrect proportions and poses
204
Pylons were:
tablets
toppers to pyramids
platforms
ceremonial gateways
205
Pictures on the cylinder seals show religious beliefs /myths as well as ___ and business deals.
royalty
musical performances
birth
daily life
206
The only example of a major style change in Egyptian art before Graco-Roman period?
Queen Nefertari and Isis
Geese of Medium
Quartzite statue of chief lector-priest Padiamenope
King Akhenaten
207
The headdress of King Tut is:
striped
spotted with stars
spangled
plain
208
A cartouche is:
all of the above
a protection against evil spirits in life and after death
only worn by Pharaohs
an oval with a horizontal line at one end
209
Nefertari’s husband, Ramses II, is __________ in the scenes of Nefertari and Isis together.
angered
absent
weeping
left behind
210
In “The Tomb Owner Hunting,” what is the animal hunting?
wild goats
waterfowl
boar
enemies
211
melodic or harmonic configuration that creates a sense of resolution, finality, or pause
chromatic scale
chord
consonance
cadence
212
The largest of Votive Statues from the Temple of Abu may be a representation of:
Abu
Isis
Horus
Osiris
213
Musical instruments in Mesopotamia were _______.
divided into two classes
costly and only available to professionals
crude and unsophisticated
developed to complement urban civilization
214
In the Quartzite Statue, the Chief lector/priestPadiamenope is:
sitting cross-legged
giving a lecture
praying
painting
215
The Standard of Ur survived in only a fragmentary condition.
False
True
216
Pyramids were built using a workforce achieved by _________ or an unpaid, unfree labor.
corvid corvidae
slavery
labor pyramidis
corvee labour
217
a set of sharp, flat, and rarely natural symbols placed together on the staff
key signatures
chromatic scale
pitch classes
diatonic scale
218
Shabti dolls were:
funerary figures
tributes to Pharaoh
renderings of the gods
children’s toys
219
Foreign instruments made their way into Ancient Israel in the time of _____.
David and Solomon
Moses
Abraham
Jacob and Esau
220
The obelisks at the Temple at Philae were:
not a typical Egyptian feature
used as a giant sundial
very small
used to help decipher hieroglyphs
221
In the War scene on the standard of Ur, the captives and dead enemies are:
mummies
nude
Praying
weeping
222
The oval surrounding a cartouche was meant to:
protect the named from evil spirits
emphasize power
augment the jewelry
frame the name
223
True or False: The Egyptian harp was NOT enharmonic.
False
True
224
The first instrument that Egyptiansources recorded is the ________.
sistrum
clapper
vertical flute
arched harp
225
In the image of Queen Nefertari and Isis, the two figures can be seen:
holding hands
dancing
celebrating
feasting
226
The Standard of Ur is:
a hollow wooden box
a sarcophagus lid
a flag
a banner
227
The reason why pyramids currently have brick facades is ___________.
the Egyptians had no better building material
the blocks they were faced were stripped for other buildings
exterior finer stone required unknown technology
that is the way there were constructed
228
Shabti figures were owned by people from all walks of life.
True
False
229
True or False: Ram in a Thicket is one of a pair of figures.
true
false
230
Circular impressions along the pictographs on the portocuneiform tablet represented numbers
False
True
231
On the Narmer Palette, the king is depicted:
communing with the gods
beating an enemy with a club
feasting with his court
ruling over his subjects
232
True or False: Audible time beating was known in Egypt.
True
False
233
What is the lost wax method?
the transfer of hieroglyphics to papyrus
the process of cuneiform writing
a process of bronze sculpture
relief sculpture
234
What are flats in music theory
slow chord
lower in pitch
higher in pitch
fast chord
235
The Ram in a Thicket features a tree covered in ___________.
gold leaf
silver
feathers
lapis lazuli
236
Of the votive statues of the Tell Asmar hoard, _______ are male, and _______ are female.
10, 2
5, 5
6,4
6,6
237
The present form of the Standard of Ur is:
the original state
a reconstruction
a fake
a replica
238
Modern scholars study the music of Ancient Israel through _______.
temple inscriptions
the Bible
oral tradition
artistic representations
239
Why is the tomb of King Tutankhamun so famous?
NOT opened until the 20th century and had NEVER been robbed
it ushered in a new style of tomb painting
it was the largest tomb ever built
it had furniture as well as paintings, unlike previous tombs
240
The soldiers in the wooden model of an army platoon are standing in:
rows
a relaxed stance
salute
a complicates formation
241
Which of the following represents the plural in Egyptian imager?
4
2
6
3
242
the following revealed that statues were made of important persons in the Egyptian community
the Ziggurat of Ur
Nefertiti
Wooden Statue of Senusret I
Statue of chief lector-priest Padiamenope
243
Law and logic, measure and reckoning are features of:
primitive life
prehistoric times
high civilization
low civilization
244
The LEAST likely source of information about the musical instruments of Mesopotamia is_______
mosaics
extant artifacts
written texts
plaques and seals
245
the Funerary Mask of King Tutankhamun is inscribed with a magic spell for protection.
True
False
246
Which of the following made the subject famous for their good looks?
King Akhenaten
King Tut
Nefertari and Isis
Nefertiti
247
What is pitch in music theory?
the process of changing from one key to another
the 12 equally spaced intervals which a octave is divided.
tone's experienced highness or lowness; depends on frequency
the move of a note or chord from dissonance to consonance
248
Name the art shown here
The Great Sphinx
Great Pyramid of Khufu at Gaza
Temple at Philae
Obelisk of King Thutmose I
249
When rolled on wet clay, cylinder seal left an impression that proved ownership or identity.
False
True
250
the language of worship in Mesopotamia was ______.
Akkadian
Cuneiform
Aramaic
Sumerian
251
Up until the discovery of this palette, King Narmer had been unknown to history.
false
true
252
Name the art shown here
Shabti Figures
Wooden Statue of Senusret I
Wooden model of an army platoon
Votive Statues from the Temple of Abu
253
Early Palestinian period, Hebrew music came in contact with worship of ___________ deities.
Canaanite
Roman
Akkadian
Greek
254
The smalles of the Votive Statues from the Temple of Abu is made from:
wood
Gypsum
limestone
alabaster
255
The function of shabti figures is made clear:
in the Egyptian Book of the Dead
on pyramid inscriptions
in the book of famous scribes
in the writings of various Pharaohs
256
In depictions of Egyptian musical instruments, one-handed clappers were ______.
the least accessible
exquisitely detailed
rarely depicted
the most prevalent
257
Artisans, peasants, and workmen are responsible for:
folksong
paid musicians
introduction of new instruments
organized choirs
258
The wooden model of an army platoon was likely intended to guard the dead in the afterlife.
true
false
259
What is a sphinx?
a type of shabti in the form of a mythical beast
a composite animal with the face of a king found in tomb
a mythical figure, usually a lion with a man’s head
an offering figure, usually winged
260
In the afterlife, shabti figures were believed to work in place of the dead for the god:
Osiris
Isis
Anubis
Horus
261
The formalized figure in Egyptian art is_________.
a profile of everything but a front view of torso and eyes
completely unrealistic in all its details
standardized set of poses related to their rank & occupation
has unnaturally elongated arms and legs, and a small head
262
Name the art pictured here
Bull In a Thicket
Ram In a Thicket
The Narmer Palette
Ziggurat at Ur
263
Name the art shown here
Obelisk of King Thutmose I
Great Pyramid of Khufu at Gaza
Temple at Philae
The Great Sphinx
264
the Egyptians considered the after-life a continuation of one’s earthly existence.
True
False
265
Name the art shown here
Nefertiti
Quartzite Statue of Chief lector/priest Padiamenope
Wooden Statue of Senusret I
King Akhenaten
266
Name the art shown here
Temple at Philae
Great Pyramid of Khufu at Gaza
Obelisk of King Thutmose I
The Great Sphinx
267
“Cuneiform” means:
wedge-shaped
ancient
writing
curling
268
The Ziggurat was a shrine of the moon god_______, the patron deity of Ur.
Abdu
Osiris
Nanna
Isis
269
the move of a note or chord from dissonance to consonance
harmony
resolution
tonality
modulation
270
In the Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian periods,clay and metal bells were associated with
war
magic
fertility
worship
271
“King in a Chariot” is a trademark of:
art made by the common people
Mesopotamian art
cartouche paintings
Egyptians stylization
272
Name the art shown here
Inlaid Box – Standard of Ur, War Scene
King Akhenaten
King in a chariot
Hunting scene in the marshes
273
Name the art shown here
Shabti Figures
Wooden Statue of Senusret I
Wooden model of an army platoon
Votive Statues from the Temple of Abu
274
Merchants, soldiers, scribes, priests, craftsmen, kings and even slaves all used cylinder seals
False
True
275
We know the authentic names of practically all Egyptian instruments because ___________.
Greek civilization absorbed the instruments into its culture
tomb relics bore descriptive names
Greek and Roman historians described them in their accounts
art works were simply captioned
276
In pyramid-building, blocks were hauled from the quarries to the building site using _________.
sledges and ropes
catapults
horses
manpower
277
In “The Tomb Owner Hunting,” the owner is depicted alongside his:
servants
hunting hound
colleagues
wife and children
278
The Standard of Ur was found in one of the largest royal tombs in Egypt.
False
True
279
Tombs and burials were very important in Ancient Egypt. The reason was________.
to ensure the afterlife
to frighten enemies
to please the gods
to enhance the royal reputation
280
True or False: Most cylinder seals were made of stone.
False
True
281
What is an obelisk?
an oversized cartouche
a large structure in a tomb
a large shabti figure outside a temple
a tall, freestanding structure, possibly a solar symbol
282
In ancient Egypt, chariots were a:
transport for the physically impaired
symbol of power
means to move pyramid blocks
common mode of transportation
283
Which of the following art works depict a mythical beast?
Obelisk of King Thutmose I
Shabti figures
Geese of Medium
The Great Sphinx
284
The Obelisk of King Thutmose I is made from:
mud
semi-precious stones
red-granite
clay
285
Votive statues from the temple at Abu were neatly stacked in an oblong cavity in the sanctuary.
True
False
286
The chariots on the war panel of the inlaid box are rendered in great detail.
true
false
287
Name the art shown here
Detail of a wall painting with Queen Nefertari and Isis
Painting with a cartouche
Hunting scene in the marshes
Geese of Meidum
288
pitches and/or chords in a hierarchy relations, stabilities, attractions, and directionality
modulation
resolution
tonality
harmony
289
Musical instruments in the Assyrian andNeo-Babylonian periods were usedprincipally _________.
as subtle background for religious adulation of the gods
in large ensembles to indicate theculmination of worship
in the court of the ruler to entertain dignitaries
to accompany song and ritual dances
290
The broad collar on the mask of King Tut ends at each shoulder with a _______, symbol of Horus.
blue cat eyes
golden falcon head
blue vulture head
curled golden cobras
291
On the Funerary Mask of King Tutankhamun, which two animals are present on the king’s brow?
a jackal and flacon
a cat and beetle
a hawk and crocodile
a cobra and vulture
292
In Egyptian tomb reliefs, singers are pictured as:
seated on the floor beside the musicians
standing on a sort of stage or pedestal
standing amongst the musicians
standing facing the musicians
293
Which of the following is NOT a change in the lyre in the Babylonian period?
with two hands, one using a plectrum and one using fingers
it lost the bull-head decoration
it evolved into a highly ornate instrument
it became smaller and easily portable
294
In ancient Egypt, when the chariot was introduced, it was:
treated as a heroic personality
reserved for working class individuals
shunned at first
improved upon immediately
