Why was Rameses II known as “The Great Ancestor” by Egyptians?

He was a great leader who built a lot

What was the Narmer Palette the first example of?

The rules of images of people & Kings in Egyptian art

A ziggurat is a temple where...? (Two answers)

... only priests and gods can go

What was on the Acropolis?

Some Temples (mainly for Athena)

Why did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?

As a special tomb for dead kings & queens

What were two fairly widespread kinds of Prehistoric art?

Cave Painting & Small Female figurines

What is a big reason the sculpture Lacoön and His Sons became so famous in Western art?

It is one of the best examples of contrapposto

A man who warned against taking in a giant horse

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Introductory quiz covering basic points on Ancient Art in the AH 11 Western Art History Introduction class for ESL learners #arthistory #ancientart

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Why was Rameses II known as “The Great Ancestor” by Egyptians?
He made the rules for the Narmer Palette
He was the creator of hieroglyphs
He was a great leader who built a lot
He was really, really big and tall
2
What was the Narmer Palette the first example of?
An image of a Pharaoh
The rules of images of people & Kings in Egyptian art
The rules for how to become a god
The rules for making pyramids
3
What style of column is this?
Corinthian
Ionic
All of the above
Doric
4
A ziggurat is a temple where...? (Two answers)
... only priests and gods can go
... only the kings and queens can go
... Mesopotamian gods and women live
... people and animals can pray
5
What was on the Acropolis?
Some temples (mainly for Zeus)
The places of business for Athenians
Many pyramids
Some Temples (mainly for Athena)
6
Why did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?
To make the record for tallest building
As a special tomb for dead kings & queens
As important temples
To store the kings' & queens' treasure
7
What is the Ashurbanipal relief about?
The King managing a war
The King attacking his brother
The King hunting lions
The King hunting his bride
8
What were two fairly widespread kinds of Prehistoric art?
Big Pyramids & Big Ziggurats
Red Pottery & Beautiful Mosaics
Oil Painting & Christian Churches
Cave Painting & Small Female figurines
9
What does the story of the Tower of Babel symbolize?
The danger of power
The danger of pride
The danger of jealousy
The danger of love
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What is a big reason the sculpture Lacoön and His Sons became so famous in Western art?
It is one of the best examples of contrapposto
It is the oldest Greek statue
It is a great example of Narmer Rules
It is the best sculpture owned by the church
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Who was Lacoön?
A man who warned against taking in a giant horse
A man who was loved by all the gods
A legendary soldier in the Trojan
A man who went crazy in the Trojan war

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