The Flavian Amphitheater became commonly known as the Colosseum because of the

(C) monumental statue of an emperor that stood nearby

The work shown can be attributed to which of the following ancient cultures?

(C) Greek, because of the use of red figure painting

The human form is idealized in the grave stele of Hegeso is most characteristic of which ancient Greek art periods?

Classical as seen in the Plaque of the Ergastines

The sculpture shown appears life-like and natural as a result of the

Sense of balance provided by the contrapposto stance

The facade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that

diff. architectural orders of columns were used to distinguish each level

Roman innovations in concrete allowed the builders of the Colosseum to

create a multileveled freestanding structure with tiered seating

Which statement is true of both the Standard of Ur from the Royal Tombs at Ur and the Palette of King Narmer?

They celebrate military victory.

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1
The Flavian Amphitheater became commonly known as the Colosseum because of the
(A) massive hill that was excavated to prepare the site
(C) monumental statue of an emperor that stood nearby
(D) important name of the wealthy family that financed its construction
(B) huge crowds that could be accommodated within the structure
2
The formal qualities of the sculpture shown suggest a strong influence by which of the following earlier works?
(B) Anavysos Kouros
(C) Doryphoros (Spear Bearer)
(D) Head of a Roman patrician
(A) King Menkaura and queen
3
The work shown can be attributed to which of the following ancient cultures?
(A) Etruscan, because of the use of terra cotta
(D) Roman, because of the scenes of warfare
(C) Greek, because of the use of red figure painting
(B) Egyptian, because of the inclusion of mythological figures
4
The column shown demonstrates the style of which of the following orders?
Ionic
Corinthian
Composite
Doric
5
The human form is idealized in the grave stele of Hegeso is most characteristic of which ancient Greek art periods?
Archaic as seen in the Anavysos Kouros
Hellenistic as seen in the Winged Victory of Samothrace
Archaic as seen in the Peplos Kore from the Acropolis
Classical as seen in the Plaque of the Ergastines
6
The sculpture shown appears life-like and natural as a result of the
sense of calm achieved through its compactness of form
emotional expressiveness captured by the Archaic smile
realistic depiction of an individual including physical flaws
Sense of balance provided by the contrapposto stance
7
The facade decorations of the Colosseum were notable in that
spolia was included to celebrate the victories of the Roman army
fences were incorporated as an early form of crowd control
statues of famous athletes were originally displayed in the niches
diff. architectural orders of columns were used to distinguish each level
8
Roman innovations in concrete allowed the builders of the Colosseum to
organize seating according to the differing social status of the spectators
construct a watertight rim around the pit to flood the arena for sea battle
include a massive velarium that could be extended or retracted
create a multileveled freestanding structure with tiered seating
9
Which statement is true of both the Standard of Ur from the Royal Tombs at Ur and the Palette of King Narmer?
They depict an enemy’s military banner.
They celebrate military victory.
They designate the king as a sun god.
They portray dynastic succession.
10
Which works features paintings that are most similar in painting technique to those in the House ofthe Vettii?
Book of the Dead
Tomb of Triclinium
Standard of Ur
Niobides Krater

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