The Great Stupa at Sanchi and Borobudur Temple are similar in that each

represents a mandala, a cosmic diagram of the universe

The great Mosque of Isfahan was built with a large sahn (courtyard) in its center in order to

accommodate the entire male population of the town during Friday prayers

The funeral banner of Lady Dai and the David Vases are similar in that both

include stylized dragon motifs as symbols of power

The David Vases are significant in the history of Chinese art primarily because

inscriptions make them one of the earliest dated blue-and-white porcelain

The temple at Angkor Wat was originally designed as a

manifestation of the connection between the king and divine power

Taj Mahal minarets are used in a different manner than was traditional for minarets because their function was to

provide a visual balance to the design of the main structure

In Great Il-Khanid Shahnama folios, techniques and motifs borrowed from traditional Chinese sources were

new style of illustration that combines elements from various traditions

Which of the following is generally accepted as the reason why the Dome of the Rock was centered around the rock?

highlight rock as the place from which Muhammad began his night journey

Despite being different religious traditions, the Buddha at Todai-ji and Shiva both convey meaning through the use of

hand gestures that invite viewers to come forward without fear

Which of the following characteristic of the Bamiyan Buddhas reflects the influence of other artistic traditions?

Realistically draping robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greek style

The dry garden at Ryoan-ji demonstrates continuity with the Zen Buddhist practice of

meditating to reach enlightenment

The Ardabil Carpet demonstrates continuity with Persian artistic traditions by featuring

complex patterns created through intricate hand knotting

The form of Borobudur Temple creates an opportunity for the faithful to

walk on an upward path toward enlightenment

The practice of circumambulating Hindu temples such as the Lakshmana Temple was intended to enable devotees to

meditate on Hindu principles as they approached the inner sanctuary

Scholars believe that the design of the Silla gold and jade crown suggests the form of a

sacred tree in the royal precinct

When designing the Ardabil Carpet, considering the fact it would be in a sacred space, the artist decided to include

large central medallion that supports two lamps shown hanging from each end

Despite Buddhism’s pacifist tradition, both the Longmen caves and the temple at Todai-ji include guardian statues to

protect Buddhist values and beliefs

For a person standing outside of the Great Mosque of Isfahan, the dominant visual element of the mosque is

the pair of cylindrical minarets that indicate the direction of prayer

The thousands of terra cotta warriors that were commissioned by the first Qin emperor were intended to reflect his

army comparable to his earth army that would accompany him to afterlife

Ogata Korin’s pair of screens White and Red Plum Blossoms exemplifies the style of the Japanese Rinpa school because it

was created as a luxurious object, intended to appeal to wealthy patron

In the work shown, Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, the depiction of the subject matter visually contributes to the story by

identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb

The Kaaba proved influential on later Islamic architecture because it

serves as the orientation for the qibla wall in all mosques

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the Chinese Neo-Confucian artistic tradition in Travelers

Nature should be depicted as a metaphor for moral and orderly life.

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1
The Great Stupa at Sanchi and Borobudur Temple are similar in that each
represents a mandala, a cosmic diagram of the universe
is entered by means of elaborate sculpted toranas
includes lower square-shaped levels and upper circular levels
displays narrative scenes of the Buddha’s life on the main structure
2
Which of the following features of the Great Mosque (Masjid-e Jameh) of Isfahan is typical of Persian architecture?
Multilobed arches
Pediments
Iwans
Stained glass
3
The great Mosque of Isfahan was built with a large sahn (courtyard) in its center in order to
provide space for pilgrims to perform the devotional practice
accommodate the entire male population of the town during Friday prayers
house an open air food market for the town’s population
provide the Mosque’s clergy with a private space for prayer
4
The funeral banner of Lady Dai and the David Vases are similar in that both
include stylized dragon motifs as symbols of power
use costly pigments imported from the Middle East
were created for display in Buddhist temples
were recovered from ancient royal tombs
5
The Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) exemplifies Islamic metalworking tradition as evidenced by its
inscriptions from the Qur’an
precise geometric patterns
six signatures of the artist
interconnected figural designs
6
The David Vases are significant in the history of Chinese art primarily because
elephant handles document the derivation of their forms from bronze
blue color suggests the vases were intended to serve as gifts to Mughals
use of cobalt for the blue glaze provides evidence of trade
inscriptions make them one of the earliest dated blue-and-white porcelain
7
The temple at Angkor Wat was originally designed as a
site where pilgrims could gather to offer gifts or prayers for safety
center of worship for faithful, including towers for the call to prayers
manifestation of the connection between the king and divine power
monastery complex with entrances oriented toward the cardinal points
8
Taj Mahal minarets are used in a different manner than was traditional for minarets because their function was to
allow visitors to see the layout of the complex by climbing to the top
provide a visual balance to the design of the main structure
ensure that the complex would be visible from all directions
communicate tales through relief carvings that wind up each minaret
9
In Great Il-Khanid Shahnama folios, techniques and motifs borrowed from traditional Chinese sources were
sense of the harmony believed to exist between humankind and the landscape
link between the new Mongol Dynasty and Persia’s long-lasting culture
version of the ukiyo-e style that dominated popular art at the time
new style of illustration that combines elements from various traditions
10
Which of the following is generally accepted as the reason why the Dome of the Rock was centered around the rock?
highlight rock as the place from which Muhammad began his night journey
acknowledge the importance of the rock in the Abrahamic faiths
symbolically convey that Muhammad’s teachings are the “rock” of Islam
To remind worshipers to strive for humility and simplicity
11
Despite being different religious traditions, the Buddha at Todai-ji and Shiva both convey meaning through the use of
huge size that was intended to inspire awe as well as spiritual unity
iconography that focuses on the role of destruction in the cycle of life
hand gestures that invite viewers to come forward without fear
dynamic poses that suggest the power within the sculpture
12
Which of the following characteristic of the Bamiyan Buddhas reflects the influence of other artistic traditions?
Columnar folds creating an elongated appearance, influenced by Gothic style
Garments that are belted, influenced by the style of Old Kingdom Egypt
Robes painted in complementary colors, influenced by Early Christian style
Realistically draping robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greek style
13
The dry garden at Ryoan-ji demonstrates continuity with the Zen Buddhist practice of
commemorating ancestral death
increasing status by accumulating wealth
enforcing order to keep society safe
meditating to reach enlightenment
14
The Ardabil Carpet demonstrates continuity with Persian artistic traditions by featuring
brightly colored designs painted onto densely woven fabric
narrative imagery fashioned by finely pieced quilting
geometric motifs produced through highly detailed embroidery
complex patterns created through intricate hand knotting
15
The form of Borobudur Temple creates an opportunity for the faithful to
move in a straight line toward the garbha griha, or “womb chamber”
experience the meditational power of a labyrinth
enter through torana before circumambulating
walk on an upward path toward enlightenment
16
The practice of circumambulating Hindu temples such as the Lakshmana Temple was intended to enable devotees to
meditate on Hindu principles as they approached the inner sanctuary
visualize the history of the spread of Hinduism throughout the region
locate sculptures of the particular deity whose protection they desired
find others who worshipped Vishnu, the primary deity of the temple
17
Scholars believe that the design of the Silla gold and jade crown suggests the form of a
temple to show royal piety
map of conquered territories
dragon to symbolize power
sacred tree in the royal precinct
18
When designing the Ardabil Carpet, considering the fact it would be in a sacred space, the artist decided to include
golden background in order to indicate spirituality and timelessness
field of small rectangular shapes that symbolize people, events, or places
group of dancing figures playing musical instruments in festive celebration
large central medallion that supports two lamps shown hanging from each end
19
Despite Buddhism’s pacifist tradition, both the Longmen caves and the temple at Todai-ji include guardian statues to
protect Buddhist values and beliefs
ensure the dominance of Buddhism
commemorate important military victories
deter the laity from entering the temple
20
For a person standing outside of the Great Mosque of Isfahan, the dominant visual element of the mosque is
the pair of cylindrical minarets that indicate the direction of prayer
a monumental gate that is ornamented with calligraphy from the Qur’an
an open-air courtyard with a large fountain rising from the middle
the pathway through a chahar bagh garden that leads to the mosque
21
The thousands of terra cotta warriors that were commissioned by the first Qin emperor were intended to reflect his
wish to persuade the deities of his worthiness for the afterlife
belief that the soldiers would enhance the efforts of troops in this life
army comparable to his earth army that would accompany him to afterlife
desire to surpass the reputation of his father and his father’s tomb
22
Ogata Korin’s pair of screens White and Red Plum Blossoms exemplifies the style of the Japanese Rinpa school because it
was created as a luxurious object, intended to appeal to wealthy patron
features calligraphic inscriptions of historical texts
features imagery with religious symbolism, inspired by Buddhist teachings
was designed as the model for woodblock prints, intended to be distributed
23
In the work shown, Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, the depiction of the subject matter visually contributes to the story by
drawing the viewer’s eye to details depicted in the background
using scale to convey the Karg’s intimidating cruelty
identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb
directing the gaze of the king toward the viewer
24
The Kaaba proved influential on later Islamic architecture because it
exemplifies a hypostyle hall
serves as the orientation for the qibla wall in all mosques
inspired the enclosed cubic interiors of all mosques
replicates the house of the Prophet Muhammad at Medina
25
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the Chinese Neo-Confucian artistic tradition in Travelers
Landscape is a preferred subject because it is immoral to depict people.
Landscape painting should be above all a means of self-expression.
The depiction of nature should be as faithful as possible to what is seen.
Nature should be depicted as a metaphor for moral and orderly life.

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