AVI2O Art History Exam Review

Question 1

Byzantine artists did not aspire to create figures of beauty and grace.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Stonehenge is located where?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 3

The Bent Pyramid was initially built at a ____ degree angle.

Accepted Answer

54

Question 4

Few people were dedicated to preserving the core goals of Christianity during the Middle Ages.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

The Parthenon was once:

Accepted Answer

A Greek temple

Question 6

Gothic churches were:

Accepted Answer

Tall, Light

Question 7

The term "Romanesque" refers to the style of architecture containing what elements?

Accepted Answer

Roman, Byzantine

Question 8

The Ancient Greek temple builders preferred not using colour.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Early medieval church builders added a transept to some churches to open up more space.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

The Ancient Romans demonstrated innovation when they began using concrete for many structures.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Romanesque sculptures were very dynamic and dramatic.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Which of the following were defining features of Gothic churches?

Accepted Answer

All of the options

Question 13

The Paleolithic Period is otherwise known as The Old Stone Age.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

A steeped mountain made of brick covered earth is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

ziggurat

Question 15

Medieval church builders borrowed ideas and techniques from the Ancient Romans.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT describing the sculptures of Ancient Rome?

Accepted Answer

Most were designed for public monuments, Idealistic portraits

Question 17

Charlemagne made education and the arts priorities during his reign.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Stonehenge is an example of post-lintel construction.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

What forms of art can be found in the caves of Altamira?

Accepted Answer

All of the options

Question 20

The Great Pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

What might one find at the Roman baths?

Accepted Answer

all the options

Question 22

Upper and Lower Egypt were torn apart by a powerful ruler named Menes during the Old Kingdom.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

The Neo-Sumerian Period was an era where the Sumerian culture declined.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

What form of writing involved wedge-shaped characters?

Accepted Answer

Cuneiform

Question 25

The Ancient Egyptian pharaohs did not usually govern with complete authority.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

Many wealthy Roman families preferred murals to wall-hung paintings.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

The Ionic Order was a Greek decorative style that had:

Accepted Answer

a capital carved into double scrolls that looked like a ram

Question 28

The Roman aqueducts were built:

Accepted Answer

for practical purposes

Question 29

A period in which a single family provides a steady succession of leaders is called?

Accepted Answer

A dynasty

Question 30

Ancient Greek storytelling vases told stories relating to:

Accepted Answer

all the options

Question 31

In Prehistoric times, there were likely painting rituals before hunters headed out.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

Feudal lords would often permit the former owner of the land to continue to live on the land.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

When designing temples, the Ancient Romans believed columns should serve mainly as:

Accepted Answer

decorative features

Question 34

Most Greek temples consist of a ___ step platform.

Accepted Answer

3

AVI2O Art History Exam Review

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AVI2O Art History Exam Review

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