What is hieratic scale?

One figure is larger than another to represent power.

Which characteristic is FALSE about Egyptian figures in art.

The figure's eye was in profile.

Why is King Tutankhamen the most well-known pharaoh?

His tomb is the most well-preserved

What is the purpose of the Palette of Narmer?

act as a ceremonial item in a shrine

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Quiz: Ancient Egypt

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1
What is Nefertiti's bust made out of?
limestone
granite
sandstone
marble
2
How many sides can you see in a "sculpture in the round?"
none
all
2
3
3
Hieroglyphics were read....
All of the Above
Up to Down
Left to Right
Right to Left
4
Identify
The Great Sphinx
Sculpture of Tut
Sphinx at Giza
The Great Pyramids
5
What is hieratic scale?
There are tall mountains or temples in the background.
Male figures always stand.
All figures are the same size to represent permanence.
One figure is larger than another to represent power.
6
What is a relief sculpture?
A sculpture that is incised.
A sculpture that represents a calming moment.
A sculpture that is found on the ground.
7
What is the ka?
large sculpture
spirit or soul
an Egyptian god
another name for pharaoh
8
Which characteristic is FALSE about Egyptian figures in art.
Figures were created based on Frontalism.
One leg was posed in front of the other.
The figure's torso faced front.
The figure's eye was in profile.
9
Identify
Palette of Tut
Stele of King Tut
Palette of Narmer
Sacred Palette
10
How old was King Tut when he became pharaoh? When he died?
10, 18
10, 19
10, 15
19, 20
11
How old was King Tutankhamen we he assumed the role of pharaoh?
10
45
13
21
12
Which is NOT a symbol of a pharaoh?
sword
fake beard
kilt
headpiece
13
Why is King Tutankhamen the most well-known pharaoh?
He was 9 when he became pharaoh
He was the most powerful
He changed the Egyptian religion
His tomb is the most well-preserved
14
What type of religion did Egyptians believe in?
Monotheism
Polytheism
15
Which of the following IS NOT part of Egyptian composite pose?
face is in profile
eyes are in profile
legs are in profile
torso is frontal
16
Ancient Egyptians were focused on the present moment.
False
True
17
Which pharaoh had the LARGEST pyramid at Giza?
Khufu
Khafre
Menkaure
18
What is the purpose of the Palette of Narmer?
as a form of the Book of the Dead
to conjure spirits from the dead
act as a ceremonial item in a shrine
to show Narmer's defeat in battle
19
Who is this?
Hepshetsut
Menkaure
Nefertiti
20
Identify
Necropolis of Kings
Great Pyramids of Giza
Great Pyramids of the Nile
King Tut's tomb
21
Which is NOT a characteristic of Egyptian sculpture (ka statues)
rigid pose
blocky
positive space
negative space
22
What two things does the Sphinx represent?
Lion and Pharaoh
Bird and Pharaoh
An eagle, lion, and human
Leopard and Pharaoh
23
Who is this figure?
An enemy of war
Horus
Narmer
King Tut
24
Identify
King Menkaure and his Queen
King Tut and his Queen
King Tut and Nefertiti
King Menkaure and his Sister

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