What was the cause of the Peloponnesian War?

Athens's use of the Delian League's treasury

How did pendentives help in the construction of the Hagia Sophia?

They distributed the dome's weight.

What are the most important sources of information about the life of Jesus?

the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

According to the Ara Pacis, how did Emperor Augustus want to be remembered by future generations?

as a bringer of peace and stability

What is the Septuagint?

a Greek version of the Hebrew Bible

Who are Achilles, Agamemnon, Hector, Patroclus, and Priam?

the main characters in the Iliad

According to Aristotle, what caused the downfall of tragic heroes?

a character flaw or miscalculation

Which belief was central to the philosophical school of Stoicism?

the acceptance of all situations

What is the Biblical meaning of "covenant"?

an agreement between God and humans

incarnations of Hindu deities in animal or human form

What was Augustine's concept of human neture?

It is fundamentally flawed because of original sin.

What role did mythology serve in the lives of the Greeks?

Mythology was understood to help humans understand their own lives.

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1
What does "Dao" mean?
the force
the way
the soul
the texts
2
2/3 divine 1/3 human:
Narmer
Achilles
Gilgamesh
Pericles
3
What is architecturally significant about the shape of the Pantheon's roof?
the groin vault
the oculus
the barrel vault
the archway
4
Roman Emperor:
Augustus
Pericles
Narmer
Achilles
5
The term "Ionic" refers to which of the following?
an architectural order
among pre-Socratic philosophers, a theory of matter
a musical scale
a literary style
6
What is the name of this building on the Acropolis in Athens?
The Parthenon
Temple of Athena Nike
The Erechthelon
The BOK Center
7
Which political leader is most associated with the achievements of the Athenian Golden Age?
Pericles
Doryphoros
Sophocles
Aeschylus
8
The Tale of Genji is the title of which of the following?
a Japanese novel
a Shinto scripture
a Japanese poem
a Japanese play
9
What events do Plato's works of the Apology, the Crito, and Phaedo record?
the teachings of Ptolemy
the Alexandrian Wars
the Peloponnesian War
Socrates' final days
10
An opaque blue, semiprecious stone
Plebian
Lapis lazuli
Frieze
Contrapposto
11
Greek warrior who killed Hector during the Trojan War:
Achilles
Augustus
Pericles
Hammurabi
12
What work of Augustine's is considered the beginning of self-reflective writing in the West?
City of God
Philosophical Consolations
On Faith
Confessions
13
What is nirvana?
cessation of suffering
meditation
right livelihood
reincarnation
14
Etruscans often used which material for statues?
granite
terra-cotta
wood
iron
15
What was the cause of the Peloponnesian War?
the murder of Clytemnestra
The abduction of Helen
Athens's use of the Delian League's treasury
The humiliation of Philip of Macedon
16
How did pendentives help in the construction of the Hagia Sophia?
They reinforced the foundation.
They sat atop the cupola.
They distributed the dome's weight.
They formed a stable tunnel.
17
What are the most important sources of information about the life of Jesus?
the books of Revelation, Leviticus, and the Psalms
the Dead Sea Scrolls, Lamentations, and Proverbs
the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Acts of the Apostles, Song of Solomon, and the Pauline Letters
18
What is the name of this Neolithic monument?
The Lion's Gate
Buc-ee's
Stonehange
The Parthenon
19
According to the Ara Pacis, how did Emperor Augustus want to be remembered by future generations?
as a war hero
as a bringer of peace and stability
as a great poet
as a champion of the poor
20
Another term for the Ten Commandments, as set forth in the book of Exodus
Frieze
Decalogue
Epithet
In medias res
21
In general terms, what is most striking about the long history of Egyptian culture?
Its unity and consistency
its ever-changing, highly diverse nature
Its isolation from all surrounding cultures
The evolution of its writing system
22
What is the Septuagint?
a Greek version of the Hebrew Bible
a translation into Sanskrit of the Greek Bible
a Latin version of the Greek Bible
a translation into Latin of the Hebrew Bible
23
Who are Achilles, Agamemnon, Hector, Patroclus, and Priam?
the main characters in the Odyssey
Greek philosophers
the main characters in the Iliad
Greek gods
24
What was the subject of the Jus Civile of Julius Caesar?
Roman law
theology
romantic love
military strategy
25
In architecture, a horizontal band between the architrave and the cornice that is often decorated with sculpture
Frieze
Rig-Veda
Register
In medias res
26
The dispute over whether Jesus was equivalent to or distinct from God is called the _________.
Nika riots
Edict of Milan
Arian controversy
Nicaean debate
27
Law Code:
Abraham
Hammurabi
Narmer
Ambrose
28
In 312 CE, which emperor issued a decree in Milan of toleration for Christianity? (and other religions)
Emperor Diocletian
Emperor Justinian
Emperor Romulus
Emperor Constantine
29
What colossal sculpture stands next to the pyramids at Gizeh?
The Great Sphinx
Statue of Khafre
Gilgamesh
Statue of Amen-Re
30
A horizontal band that contains imagery; usually placed one on top of another to provide continuous space (like a comic)
Register
Frieze
Epithet
Contrapposto
31
What was the first great literary work of ancient Mesopotamia?
Tutankhamen's autobiography
Epic of Gilgamesh
Ashurbanipal
Book of the Dead
32
According to Aristotle, what caused the downfall of tragic heroes?
ignorance or lack of information
the deceit of family members
the petty bickering of the gods
a character flaw or miscalculation
33
Literally "in the middle of things"
Rig-Veda
Frieze
In medias res
Contrapposto
34
What are the Beatitudes?
musical pieces performed during Mass
core teachings of Jesus
blessings delivered during Mass
early Christian saints
35
This Byzantine image of Christ is called a(n):
cathedra
Ken doll
icon
pendentive
36
Where did Buddha receive illumination about the truth of existence?
while under a tree
while sleeping
while on a ship at sea
while at a shrine
37
The military leader who conquered Persia and Egypt during the Late Classical period was named _________.
Alexander
Julius
Pericles
Philip
38
Who was the first great Greek historian? (the "Father of History")
Augustus
Darius
Herodotus
Ptolemy
39
Which belief was central to the philosophical school of Stoicism?
it is wise to seek pleasure
the importance of an afterlife
the existence of an all-powerful being called the One
the acceptance of all situations
40
Which dualist philosopher believed that our world was subject to constant change?
Leucippus
Democritus
Zeno
Heraclitus
41
What is the Biblical meaning of "covenant"?
an agreement between God and humans
a shelter or refuge
a prophecy that determines human destiny
a sacred text
42
By the 8th century BCE, what had become the principle subject of Greek art?
the figure of Zeus
the human body
the female body
the figure of Apollo
43
What are avatars?
paintings on religious subjects
Humans bearing magical powers
Hindu temples
incarnations of Hindu deities in animal or human form
44
What was Augustine's concept of human neture?
It is fundamentally evil/
It is fundamentally good and not subject to corruption.
It is and always will remain a complete mystery.
It is fundamentally flawed because of original sin.
45
What term refers to the arrangement of parts of a public religious service?
blessing
order
liturgy
mass
46
A position in which a figure is obliquely balanced around a central vertical axis
Register
Contrapposto
Plebian
Epithet
47
A descriptive word or phrase that refers to a particular quality in a person or thing
Epithet
In medias res
Plebian
Rig-Veda
48
The Pantheon is a temple to all gods, built by whom?
The Greeks
The Kardashians
The Chinese
The Romans
49
What role did mythology serve in the lives of the Greeks?
Mythology was understood to represent an accurate recounting of history
Mythology was purely a vehicle for entertainment.
Mythology was understood to represent the direct word of God.
Mythology was understood to help humans understand their own lives.
50
An example of Sumerian architecture used for religious practice:
tholos
ziggurat
pyramid
votive
51
A large oblong building or hall with colonnades and an apse; used for public functions (ex: court of law or church)
Rig-Veda
Basilica
Register
Contrapposto
52
What Greek epic poem recounts the story of Achilles and the Trojan War?
the Iliad
the Epic of Gilgamesh
the Odyssey
the Aeneid
53
Greek Philosopher:
Pythagoras
Narmer
Augustus
Pericles
54
Which term refers to pages held together by stitching? (an early form of a book)
mosaic
codex
encaustic
scroll
55
A Greek term meaning "character", the ability of each musical mode to affect human behavior in a specific way.
ethos
nostos
kouros
epithetic
56
Egyptian king:
Hammurabi
Siddhartha Gautama
Pythagoras
Narmer
57
What was Justinian's major architectural achievement?
the rebuilding of San Vitale
the rebuilding of the Hagia Sophia
the construction of the Arian Baptistery
the construction of the Galla Placidia Church
58
Who was Theodora?
Justinian's wife
Theodoric's daughter
Constantine's wife
Augustine's lover, before he renounced his depraved ways
59
Who was the greatest Greek author of comedic plays?
Sophocles
Aristophanes
Xenophon
Phidias
60
What descriptive name has been given to the Athenian civilization of the last half of the 5th century BCE?
the Age of Drama
the Age of Philosophy
the Mythological Period
the Golden Age of Greece
61
An upright stone slab decorated with relief carvings:
register
cuneiform
fresco
stele
62
"Doctors of the church" refers to which of the following?
priests who studied Greek philosophy
clergy who studied medicine
a group of saints who developed church doctrine
physicians who treated ill clergy members
63
Rebuilt the Acropolis in Athens:
Pericles
Gilgamesh
Achilles
Pythagoras
64
What is the name of the form of early writing on this clay tablet?
Klingon
Hieroglyphs
Cuneiform
Greek
65
Which war provided the background for Homer's Iliad and Odyssey?
the Trojan War
the Peloponnesian War
the Persian War
the Babylonian War
66
What is the name of this large artifact that allowed 19th century scholars translate ancient Egyptian language?
Duolingo
Amama
The Rossetta Stone
The Sphinx
67
What is the meaning of the Greek root of "icon"? (eikon)
image
message
symbol
legend
68
Mentor of Augustine:
Siddhartha Gautama
Gilgamesh
Augustus
Ambrose
69
What was the name of the large open space in the center of Rome used for meetings of the Senate and the assemblies?
pantheon
great hall
forum
tribune
70
A landowning Roman citizen, but not a patrician
Epithet
Plebian
Decalogue
Register
71
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all consider him as their common ancestor:
Abraham
Narmer
Ambrose
Gilgamesh
72
Which pottery technique was used to crate this amphora?
Mountaineer
White-ground
Red-figure
Black-figure
73
What is the name of this image?
Venus of Willendorf
The goddess Inanna
Kore
Barbie 1.0
74
Who was the first woman to leave a literary record of her personal feelings?
Sappho
Augustina
Helena
Xerxes
75
What form does the Hindu god Ganesh take?
a lion
a man with an elephant head
a boar
a fish with a tortoise shell
76
Which Roman literary work is a key source of information about Greek and Roman mythology?
Sulpicia
Meditations
the Aeneid
Metamorphoses
77
Who is traditionally considered the founder of Daoism?
Li Po
Ashoka
Laozi
Shihuangdi
78
According to the Bible, who was the father (patriarch) of the Hebrews?
Isaac
Abraham
David
Noah
79
Which of the following terms identifies the books included in the modern Christian Bible? (Old and New Testaments)
pentateuch
canon
catechism
apocrypha
80
Who is the most famous of all Roman poets and author of the Aeneid?
Virgil
Cicero
Horace
Diocletian
81
The Buddha:
Siddhartha Gautama
Narmer
Gilgamesh
Pythegoras
82
To what use was the Hagia Sophia converted after the Turks assumed control?
It became a mosque.
It became a synagogue.
It became a royal palace.
It became a museum.
83
What is the term for stone sculpture that projects from its background?
black-figure technique
hubris
relief
trochee
84
What does Plato illustrate in his Allegory of the Cave?
the limits of human sense perception
the destruction of the natural world
the value of supporting the visual arts
the importance of traditional religion
85
Who was the first important Athenian tragic dramatist? (author of the Oresteia trilogy)
Aeschylus
Sappho
Sophocles
Euripides
86
What is the name of the poetic meter in which the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Aeneid were all written?
Dactylic hexameter
lambic pentameter
satire
lyric poetry
87
Into what groupings did the ancient Hebrews divide their Bible?
the Creation Story, the Pauline Letters, and the Book of Revelation
the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings
the Gospel, the Babylonian Letters, and the Writings
the Psalms, the Tenets, and the Epistles
88
What did the Chi-Rho monogram refer to?
Psalms used during Christian worship services
the first two letters of the Greek word for "Christ"
commonly cited Biblical proverbs
early Christian beliefs about the afterlife
89
Which Roman emperor wrote a philosophical text called Meditations?
Julius Caesar
Nero
Trajan
Marcus Aurelius
90
A collection of 1028 hymns to the Hindu gods
Basilica
Register
Rig-Veda
Decalogue
91
Which of the following translates to "love of wisdom"?
in medias res
philosophy
tragedy
ekphrasis
92
What was the primary focus of the chorus in Sophocles' plays?
to sing praise to the gods
to help forward the action of the plot
to interject comic episodes into a tragic play
to provide a commentary upon the events of the plot
93
This is the interior of which ancient church?
St Peter's
Ara Pacis
Hagia Sophia
Spatula City
94
A lyre is which of the following:
a weapon used by soldiers
a musical instrument with seven strings
an architectural feature
a type of nymph in Greek mythology
95
Which Greek god represented supreme good?
There was no god that represented supreme good.
Orpheus
Zeus
Apollo
96
This sculpture, linking amorous and religious ecstasy, can be found on the outside walls of temples for which culture?
Greek
Puritan
Shinto
Hindu
97
What is the term for the lighthearted play that followed a trilogy of tragedies in the festival of Dionysus?
elegy
ecolgue
satyr play
farce
98
The term "hubris" refers to which of the following?
excessive pride, arrogance
lack of courage
sadness
jealousy
99
Who wrote The Consolation of Philosophy as he awaited execution?
John Chrysostom
Augustine
Boethius
Ambrose
100
What is the "meander" found on Greek geometric pottery?
a crisscross pattern
a floral image
a maze-like design
a garland design

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