Tomb of the Triclinium depicts this

banqueting couple reclining & eating

Why was the Audience Hall of Darius and Xerses created?

As a demonstration of the power of Darius

The White Temple and its ziggurat symbolize all of the following EXCEPT:

Mud brick buildings are impermanent, just like life

Allof the following are true of the Sarcophagus of the Spouses EXCEPT

Portrays a somber expression of a couple in mourning

Anavysos Kouros can be attributed to which Greek style period? Why?

Archaic; rigid frontal stance, archaic smile, natural figure

The Palette of King Narmer signifies _______ in its symbolic imagery.

THe unification of upper and lower Egypt.

How is the seated scribe different from sculptures of royalty?

The scribe isn't idealized it's very realistic., The scribe is a educated writer.

Polykleitos was the famous sculptor of the Spear Bearer or Doryphoros, but he also

wrote a canon on human proportions

What is the large scene in The Last judgement of Hunefer work depicting?

The weighing of Hunefer's heart

The Stele of Hammurabi is a work of ancient Mesopotamian art and:

an historical document recording a written code of law

The function of the Athenian Agora was to

Create laws and conduct business

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1
Historians refer to the reign of Akhenaten as the _____________period
Intermediary
New Kingdom
Amarna
Aten
2
Tomb of the Triclinium depicts this
banqueting couple reclining & eating
Mourning loss of a king
Sleeping in a restful state
a married couple
3
Why was the Audience Hall of Darius and Xerses created?
Because they demanded the people of Persia to construct it
As a demonstration of the power of Darius
To show their heroism
To show how much the Persian people loved them
4
The Standard of Ur represents what two concepts?
Heaven and hell
Life and death
War and peace
Love and hate
5
What are the three rooms within the Temple of Minerva?
Closets
Cellas
Attics
Bedrooms
6
The White Temple and its ziggurat symbolize all of the following EXCEPT:
the gods live in a place high above mortals
Mud brick buildings are impermanent, just like life
the gods are secluded and approachable by only a select few
the gods have a central role in daily life
7
What was unique about Tut's tomb?
Nothing, it was like the others
He was a young Pharaoh
The tomb had lots of treasure
The Tomb was untouched
8
Allof the following are true of the Sarcophagus of the Spouses EXCEPT
It is painted terracotta
Thecouple is in an unrealistic L-position
Revealsthe elevated status of women in Etruscan society
Portrays a somber expression of a couple in mourning
9
Anavysos Kouros can be attributed to which Greek style period? Why?
Hellenistic; emphasis on naturalism, expression and emotion
Archaic; rigid frontal stance, archaic smile, natural figure
High Classical; contrapposto, Pythagorus' proportions
Early Classical; rigid stance, emphasis on naturalism
10
The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut functioned as all the following EXCEPT
a burial place for the pharaoh
a place to worship deities and pharaohs
a visual reminder of the glory days of the Old Kingdom
propaganda, showing the accomplishments of Hatshepsut
11
The Standing Male worshipper from Tell Asmar
All of the above
Was a stand in for a person who had it made. (patron)
was buried with 11 other figures in Eshnunna (now known as Tell Asmar).
was created after the end of the Bronze Age
12
King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and Queen is different than other statue groups in that
All of the above
The queen figure is both frontal and equal height
There is no cobra on his head.
We know don't really know who the Queen in this group is
13
The Peplos Kore could be a representation of the Goddess Athena or Artemis.
False
True
14
The Palette of King Narmer signifies _______ in its symbolic imagery.
The way to put on eyeliner.
How to play a ball game using the palette.
How to breed long necked animals.
THe unification of upper and lower Egypt.
15
How is the seated scribe different from sculptures of royalty?
The scribe isn't idealized it's very realistic.
The scribe had a different medium.
The scribe is idealized.
The scribe is a educated writer.
16
Polykleitos was the famous sculptor of the Spear Bearer or Doryphoros, but he also
oversaw the building of the Erechtheion
wrote a canon on human proportions
constructed the sculptures of the Parthenon
organized Greek artists into unions
17
The Temple of Amun-Re and the Hypostyle Hall Karnak
was the principal religious center of the god Amun-Re
all of the above
Was also dedicated to Mut and Montu as well as Amun-Re
Had the tallest obelisk in Egypt and 134 columns with 12 69ft tall.
18
What is the large scene in The Last judgement of Hunefer work depicting?
The weighing of Hunefer's heart
The god Osirus with crops
Hunefer teaching his students
The goddess Iris blessing Hunefer
19
The Lamassu function is similar to which cultural artifacts?
Empty choice
All of the above
Empty choice
Empty choice
20
Apollo of Veii is part of the temple of Minerva and
was part of a frieze
stood atop the temple roof
was placed inside the pediment
was found in front of the stylobate
21
The Stele of Hammurabi is a work of ancient Mesopotamian art and:
an historical document recording a written code of law
Danube a key to deciphering cuneiform texts
a religious artifact recording Hebrew tradition
an example of Babylonian literature
22
The seated scribe showed a shift in form to ________.
Hierarchical proportions
Less detail
Realism
Anti-realism
23
What might the Niobides Krater have functioned as?
Decoration
Serve Royalty
Wine Vessel
Grave Markers
24
The function of the Athenian Agora was to
Hold a Council with all the gods
Create laws and conduct business
Defend the city against invaders
Give athletes space to exercise

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