How do you create one point perspective?

One point anywhere on the horizon line

The periods in ancient Greece are categorized in which order?

Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic

What are some of the style characteristics of Canadian Indigenous art?

Thick black lines, rounded geometric shapes, and vivid colours

Striped headcloth worn by pharaohs in ancient Egypt

What is a sarcophagus?

The coffin in which mummies were laid to rest

In ancient Egyptian paintings, why were slaves smaller and darker than nobles?

Slaves were working people, inferior in status

The time periods of Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic refer respectively to:

Old Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, New Stone Age

Why did Indigenous artists create art with natural resources?

It was easy to find and connected them to nature

Why did cave people avoid painting humans realistically?

It would supposedly put them under a spell

Why were the pyramids built on a specific side of the Nile?

It represented the setting sun as a metaphor for the afterlife

How do you create two point perspective?

Two points anywhere on the horizon line

Ancient Egyptian civilization was wealthy due to:

Fertile lands for crops following the annual flooding of the Nile

Characteristics of Egyptian paintings and carvings include all but one of the following:

Lots of sentiment and expression

What is contrapposto?

A relaxed pose for sculptures of human figures

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1
How do you create one point perspective?
Two points at either end of the horizon line
Two points under the horizon line
One point above the horizon line
One point anywhere on the horizon line
2
The periods in ancient Greece are categorized in which order?
Ancient, Hellenistic, Geometric and Classical
Geometric, Ancient, Classical and Hellenistic
Hellenistic, Archaic, Classical and Geometric
Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic
3
True or False: The pyramids were located on the east side of the Nile.
False
True
4
What was the main reason for which Romans made art?
It was fun
To show everyday life
They had gods to please too
Propaganda
5
Stonehenge is an example of which architectural technique?
Arch
Post and lintel
Mastabas
Aqueducts
6
What is the name of the famous prehistoric sculpture of a female?
Venus by Botticelli
Venus de Milo
Venus of Aphrodite
Venus of Willendorf
7
What are some of the style characteristics of Canadian Indigenous art?
Thin black lines, squared organic shapes, and saturated colours
Thick black lines, rounded geometric shapes, and vivid colours
Thin coloured lines, organic shapes, and vivid colours
Thick coloured lines, geometric shapes, and bright colours
8
Which of the following constitute a warm colour palette?
Blue, orange, red
Yellow, orange, red
Green. blue, yellow
Green, blue, purple
9
Warm colours appear closer and cool colours appear to recede, which help create depth.
False
True
10
How would Canadian Indigenous art style be described in general?
Canadian
European
Abstract
Realistic
11
How is a tertiary colour obtained?
Secondary + secondary
Secondary + primary
Primary + secondary
Primary + primary
12
What is a nemes?
A crown fit for a king
A fancy hat for fancy folks
Striped headcloth worn by pharaohs in ancient Egypt
Like memes, but not
13
What is the most famous architectural example of ancient Rome?
The Obelisk
The Louvre Pyramid
The Coliseum
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
14
The principles of design include:
line, shape, value
pattern, line, texture
contrast, rhythm, pattern
form, space, shape
15
True or False: Indigenous artists created art to connect with nature and each other.
True
False
16
What is a sarcophagus?
A plague that killed millions of people
A box with decorations for live people
The fancier, ancient version of haggis
The coffin in which mummies were laid to rest
17
In ancient Egyptian paintings, why were slaves smaller and darker than nobles?
They came from an exotic land of short, tan people
Slaves were working people, inferior in status
Slaves never went outside
Artists ran out of room for them
18
Some of the natural resources Indigenous artists would use included:
Plants, dirt, animal parts
Soot, charcoal, computers
Animal hide, blood, pencils
Paint, wood, spraypaint
19
A triadic colour scheme means 3 colours set equidistantly on the colour wheel.
False
True
20
Where were the most famous cave painting examples found?
Altamira and Lascaux
Lascaux and France
Altamira and Atlantis
Lascaux and Alta Vista
21
True or False: There were 7 members in total who were part of the Group of Seven.
True
False
22
What 2 famous art movements influenced Canadian art later on?
Impressionism and Realism
Art Nouveau and Impressionism
Realism and Naturalism
Naturalism and Art Nouveau
23
The time periods of Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic refer respectively to:
Old Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, New Stone Age
New Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, Old Stone Age
Old Stone Age, Older Stone Age, Oldest Stone Age
Middle Stone Age, New Stone Age, Old Stone Age
24
True or False: Egyptian civilization's economy was based on trading goods.
False
True
25
True or False: While Tom Thomson wasn't part of Group of Seven, he inspired its formation.
False
True
26
True or False: It was impossible for women to be pharaohs back in ancient Egyptian times.
False
True
27
Why did Indigenous artists create art with natural resources?
They felt like it
All of their supplies were stolen
B) and C)
It was easy to find and connected them to nature
28
Which of the following is not a reason why cave people painted animals?
To show their age
For spiritual purposes
To illustrate their different food sources
To teach hunting
29
In ancient Egypt, animals were used to depict these mythological beings:
Mummies
Pharaohs
Monsters
Gods and goddesses
30
Why did cave people avoid painting humans realistically?
It would supposedly put them under a spell
It was forbidden
They weren't food
It was too difficult
31
What is the name of Canada's most famous artist collective at the time?
Group of 7
Seven Guys
Group of Seven
Gang of 7
32
How is a secondary colour obtained?
Primary + primary
Secondary + secondary
Primary + secondary
Secondary + tertiary
33
What is the name of the object that symbolizes life or the spirit in ancient Egypt?
Ankh
Cross
Holy branch
Ankle
34
When writing the name of a tertiary colour, the primary one comes before the secondary one.
True
False
35
One way of creating the illusion of depth in a 2D work of art is to juxtapose bigger objects over smaller ones.
False
True
36
Why were the pyramids built on a specific side of the Nile?
All the temples and important buildings were there
There was more accessible land
It represented the setting sun as a metaphor for the afterlife
All the materials were already found there
37
The elements of design include:
form, shape, unity
value, colour, space
texture, form, emphasis
line, shape, pattern
38
What are the 3 secondary colours?
Blue, yellow, and red
Purple, green, and yellow
Green, orange, and purple
Orange, yellow, and red
39
A monochromatic colour scheme means variations different values of one colour.
True
False
40
Ancient Egypt is a river valley civilization located on the _______ river.
Ottawa
Mississippi
Nile
Amazon
41
The Group of Seven were interested in painting primarily:
Canadian landscapes
Canadian people
Canadian cities
Canadian cars
42
How do you create two point perspective?
One point on the horizon line and one below
Two points anywhere on the horizon line
One point on the horizon line and one above
One point on the horizon line
43
Ancient Egyptian civilization was wealthy due to:
Fertile lands for crops following the annual flooding of the Nile
Monuments, temples, and famous architecture attracting tourists
A strong military force that was feared across the land
Gold and treasure
44
True or False: The Sphinx is not an example of monumental architecture.
False
True
45
Pharaoh was the human version of ______ on earth.
King
Superman
High Priest
God
46
Characteristics of Egyptian paintings and carvings include all but one of the following:
One foot placed in front of the other and arms at the side
Lots of sentiment and expression
Simplified yet recognizable way of depicting people, animals, and objects
Body seen in side profile except for eye
47
The Romans copied the Greeks for almost all their art styles and techniques.
True
False
48
What is contrapposto?
A contraption
A person who is opposed to pasta
A relaxed pose for sculptures of human figures
An object leaning against a post
49
Analogous colours are located beside each other on the colour wheel.
True
False
50
Indigenous artists were concerned with:
Abstraction
Symbolism
Naturalism
Realism
51
Which of the following terms describes Roman sculptural style?
Abstract
Realistic
Emotional
Unrealistic
52
The Pschent symbolizes the unification of _______ and _______ Egypt.
Higher and Lower
Higher and Upper
East and West
North and South
53
Which of the following materials were not used to create paint during prehistoric times?
Animal fat, soot, blood
Branches, rocks, acrylic
Berry juice, sticks, bones
Animal hide, earth, berries
54
In ancient Greece, pleasing the gods was important because:
Gods ensured a good life
Gods lived in their society
Gods were the only beings that mattered
Gods told them so
55
What was the function of aqueducts?
Transport Aquaman from one place to another
Transport water from one place to another
Transport boats from one place to another
Transport goods from one place to another
56
What makes the Group of Seven's style so distinctive?
Realistic trees and mountains
Stylized nature with painterly approach and vivid colours
Abstract objects with muted colours and thick lines
Buildings painted in neutral tones
57
Another way to obtain depth is by having more contrast, detail + brighter colours in the foreground.
True
False
58
True or false: Canopic jars were used to store organs removed during the mummification process.
False
True
59
Greek statues can generally be described as being:
Idealized, realistic people showing most of the figure
Realistic, down-to-earth portraits and busts
Stylized portraits, busts and entire figures
Idealized people showing the entire figure
60
Why were pyramids designed in a triangular shape?
Triangles are the strongest shape
Triangles were a holy shape
To help Pharaoh ascend to heaven
The gods ordered it to be so
61
What colour is obtained when mixing complementary colours together?
Brown
White
Black
Grey
62
Why did the Group of Seven paint the way they did?
They were commissioned by the Canadian Art Board of Directors
This was the style at the time and they were inspired by it
To break with tradition and showcase Canada's landscape in a new way
To produce works of art that would eventually be sold to tourists
63
Greek art continues to inspire Western culture and architecture to this day.
False
True
64
What does "hieroglyph" mean?
Holy carving
Sacred sculpture
Sacred carving
Sculpture writing
65
In what famous architectural monument were pharaohs usually buried?
The temples
The Sphinx
The pyramids
The Obelisk
66
Complementary colours are located beside each other on the colour wheel.
False
True
67
In Greek and Roman sculptures, which of the following materials were not used?
Terracotta
Plaster
Stone
Marble
68
Which of the following is not an example of traditional Indigenous art?
Costumes
Sculpted busts
Beading
Totems
69
Ancient Greeks made art to honour:
The king
The gods
Their family
Nature and animals
70
Which of the following constitute a cool colour palette?
Red, purple, blue
Blue, orange, red
Purple, yellow, green
Green, blue, purple
71
Which of the following was not a type of Greek column?
Ionic
Dorian
Corinthian
Doric
72
What are the three primary colours?
Yellow, red, and purple
Blue, yellow, and green
Red, blue, and yellow
Red, yellow, and green
73
Which of the following is not a reason as to why Indigenous artists create?
To show how traditions and the modern world can be used together
To be achieve fame and glory as the Western artists have
To pass on stories about mythology and ancestry
To express their political views on a problem in their community
74
What is a primary colour?
The first colour of the rainbow
A colour that cannot be obtained by mixing it from other colours
The first colour you learn at school
A colour obtained by mixing two secondary colours
75
Ancient Egyptians were obsessed with:
Outer space
Vampires
Death
Mummies

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