Which best describes the political structures of Ancient Greece?

Thousands of city-states, each with their own government

What is Confucianism?

A code of ethics that needs to be followed to promote family and society

Why did Qin Shi Huang implement legalism?

To maintain control and power after the chaotic Warring States Period.

How were the Terracotta Warriors Discovered?

Farmers discovered the tomb while digging for a well

How was the Great Wall built?

The citizenry, criminals, and POWs were made to build it

What is the political motivation behind depicting the dead Athenians generically?

It showcases the democratic nature and virtue of the Athenians.

How does Daoism usually influence Ancient Chinese Art?

They make peaceful and balanced landscape art

How are dead Greeks portrayed in art in the Demosion Sema?

They are depicted as generic warriors with features of Greek heroes.

Which of the following best describes Chinese nobility?

Nobles had to be educated and pass exams to get into government

Why is Athenian Pottery such a unique colour?

The local clay and firing methods make the pots glossy and red

Which isn't a political motivation of Greek Art?

Beautifying the Greek cities with the aesthetics of the artworks.

What is the Temple of Athena Nike?

A temple on the Acropolis dedicated to the Goddess of Victory

Which option below is correct?

All Terracotta Warriors have completely unique features

How did Qin Shi Huang change Chinese society?

He redistributed land and gave control of it to his trusted officials, He made all writing, money, and roads the same across China

Which of the following best describes Greek art in the Temple of Athena Nike?

The art displays the Greeks as the victors against their enemies

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1
Which best describes the political structures of Ancient Greece?
Thousands of city-states, each with their own government
One large empire under the control of one capital city and King
A democratic society where men and women vote for their leader
A vassal state under the control of Rome
2
What is Confucianism?
A belief that meditation, good behaviour, and labour will enlighten you
A code of ethics that needs to be followed to promote family and society
The belief that humans are evil and need strict laws to stop selfish acts
The idea that humans and animals should live in balance with the universe
3
What is the Demosion Sema?
An art instillation in Athens.
A public cemetary in Athens.
A temple in Athens.
A courthouse in Athens
4
Why did Qin Shi Huang implement legalism?
To maintain control and power after the chaotic Warring States Period.
He disagreed with the philosophies that governed ancient China before.
He was mortal enemies with Confucius and hated his politics
He was a sadistic ruler who wanted absolute power over everyone.
5
What was the political system of Athens?
Monarchy
Autarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
6
How were the Terracotta Warriors Discovered?
Farmers discovered the tomb while digging for a well
An earthquake unveiled a part of the site
Archaeologists planned to excavate in the area and found it
Historical records told historians where the tomb was
7
What isn't a belief system present in Ancient China?
Christianity
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
8
What is the name of the Greek Pottery style?
Black Figure
Red Figure
Brown Figure
Clay figure
9
Which Greek city is this?
Thebes
Corinth
Sparta
Athens
10
How was the Great Wall built?
Qin Shi built the wall ethically and according to Confucianism
The citizenry, criminals, and POWs were made to build it
He paid skilled artisans to make the wall
The gods built it for him
11
What is the political motivation behind depicting the dead Athenians generically?
It makes Athenian men want to join the Peloponnesian War.
There is none, the artists couldn't make them look accurate.
It showcases the superiority of the Athenians.
It showcases the democratic nature and virtue of the Athenians.
12
How does Daoism usually influence Ancient Chinese Art?
They create figures of meditating monks
They make peaceful and balanced landscape art
They make statues of virtuous politicians
They draw Yin and Yang everywhere
13
How are dead Greeks portrayed in art in the Demosion Sema?
They are depicted as fighting a large army on their own.
They are depicted to look like what they looked like before they died.
They are depicted as generic warriors with features of Greek heroes.
They are depicted as peacefully resting in the afterlife.
14
Which of the following best describes Chinese nobility?
A noble-born son would automatically gain a political position
Nobles had to be educated and pass exams to get into government
Nobles were personally drafted for political office
The nobility did not have to be highly educated
15
Why is Athenian Pottery such a unique colour?
It is blessed by Hephaestus as the artisan makes it
They paint it with pigments made from local rocks and plants
The pottery is air-dried to give it its distinct colour
The local clay and firing methods make the pots glossy and red
16
What was the political system of Sparta?
Monarchy
Dual-Kingship
Democracy
Dictatorship
17
Which isn't a political motivation of Greek Art?
Showcase the cultural and political superiority of the Greeks. (othering)
A gift or 'bribe' for another political leader.
To represent the social and political values of the Greeks.
Beautifying the Greek cities with the aesthetics of the artworks.
18
What is the Temple of Athena Nike?
A temple on the Acropolis dedicated to the Goddess of Victory
A temple in Sparta dedicated to the Goddess of War
A temple in Athens where the military leader would give political speeches
A temple in Athens dedicated to the Goddess of Wisdom
19
What does the name Qin Shi Huang mean?
First Emperor of Qin
Lord Ruler of China
Great Ruler of Qin
First Emperor of China
20
Which option below is correct?
The Terracotta Army only contains soldier figures
Archaeologists have full access to Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum
All Terracotta Warriors have completely unique features
Qin Shi Huang's tomb has a river of bronze in it
21
How did Qin Shi Huang change Chinese society?
He kept the politics and lifestyle the same
He redistributed land and gave control of it to his trusted officials
He made a monthy compulsory disco
He made all writing, money, and roads the same across China
22
Which group of people in China often made art?
The Emperor
The slaves
Scholars and nobles
Women at home
23
Which of the following best describes Greek art in the Temple of Athena Nike?
The art displays the Greeks as the victors against their enemies
The art depicts the Greeks as victors at the Olympic Games.
There is no art in the Temple.
The art shows myths of Greek Gods and Goddesses
24
Which Figure in the vessel is Greek?
The leftmost figure
Second from the right
Second from the left
Middle figure
25
Who was the leader of Athens during the Peloponnesian War?
Pericles
Pausanias
Leonidas
Creon
26
What is the name of Qin Shi Huang's Political System?
Legalism
Fascism
Confucianism
Stoicism
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The Peloponnesian War was between which two Poleis?
Thebes & Corinth
Athens & Thebes
Athens & Sparta
Sparta & Thebes

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