Tomb of the Triclinium depicts this

banqueting couple reclining & eating

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

an historical document recording a written code of law

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

Archaic; rigid frontal stance, archaic smile, natural figure

The function of the Athenian Agora was to

Create laws and conduct business

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

Mud brick buildings are impermanent, just like life

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

The weighing of Hunefer's heart

Why was the Audience Hall of Darius and Xerses created?

As a demonstration of the power of Darius

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

Portrays a somber expression of a couple in mourning

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

wrote a canon on human proportions

How is the seated scribe different from sculptures of royalty?

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

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

THe unification of upper and lower Egypt.

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1
The Lamassu function is similar to which cultural artifacts?
Empty choice
Empty choice
Empty choice
All of the above
2
Tomb of the Triclinium depicts this
a married couple
Mourning loss of a king
Sleeping in a restful state
banqueting couple reclining & eating
3
The Standard of Ur represents what two concepts?
Heaven and hell
Love and hate
Life and death
War and peace
4
What was unique about Tut's tomb?
He was a young Pharaoh
Nothing, it was like the others
The tomb had lots of treasure
The Tomb was untouched
5
The Temple of Amun-Re and the Hypostyle Hall Karnak
Had the tallest obelisk in Egypt and 134 columns with 12 69ft tall.
all of the above
was the principal religious center of the god Amun-Re
Was also dedicated to Mut and Montu as well as Amun-Re
6
The Stele of Hammurabi is a work of ancient Mesopotamian art and:
an historical document recording a written code of law
an example of Babylonian literature
Danube a key to deciphering cuneiform texts
a religious artifact recording Hebrew tradition
7
Anavysos Kouros can be attributed to which Greek style period? Why?
Hellenistic; emphasis on naturalism, expression and emotion
High Classical; contrapposto, Pythagorus' proportions
Early Classical; rigid stance, emphasis on naturalism
Archaic; rigid frontal stance, archaic smile, natural figure
8
What are the three rooms within the Temple of Minerva?
Attics
Cellas
Bedrooms
Closets
9
The Standing Male worshipper from Tell Asmar
was created after the end of the Bronze Age
Was a stand in for a person who had it made. (patron)
All of the above
was buried with 11 other figures in Eshnunna (now known as Tell Asmar).
10
Historians refer to the reign of Akhenaten as the _____________period
Aten
Amarna
New Kingdom
Intermediary
11
The function of the Athenian Agora was to
Hold a Council with all the gods
Create laws and conduct business
Give athletes space to exercise
Defend the city against invaders
12
The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut functioned as all the following EXCEPT
a place to worship deities and pharaohs
propaganda, showing the accomplishments of Hatshepsut
a visual reminder of the glory days of the Old Kingdom
a burial place for the pharaoh
13
The White Temple and its ziggurat symbolize all of the following EXCEPT:
the gods live in a place high above mortals
the gods are secluded and approachable by only a select few
Mud brick buildings are impermanent, just like life
the gods have a central role in daily life
14
The Peplos Kore could be a representation of the Goddess Athena or Artemis.
True
False
15
Apollo of Veii is part of the temple of Minerva and
was found in front of the stylobate
was placed inside the pediment
was part of a frieze
stood atop the temple roof
16
What is the large scene in The Last judgement of Hunefer work depicting?
Hunefer teaching his students
The weighing of Hunefer's heart
The goddess Iris blessing Hunefer
The god Osirus with crops
17
Why was the Audience Hall of Darius and Xerses created?
Because they demanded the people of Persia to construct it
To show their heroism
As a demonstration of the power of Darius
To show how much the Persian people loved them
18
Allof the following are true of the Sarcophagus of the Spouses EXCEPT
It is painted terracotta
Thecouple is in an unrealistic L-position
Portrays a somber expression of a couple in mourning
Revealsthe elevated status of women in Etruscan society
19
Polykleitos was the famous sculptor of the Spear Bearer or Doryphoros, but he also
constructed the sculptures of the Parthenon
wrote a canon on human proportions
organized Greek artists into unions
oversaw the building of the Erechtheion
20
King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and Queen is different than other statue groups in that
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
All of the above
21
The seated scribe showed a shift in form to ________.
Anti-realism
Less detail
Realism
Hierarchical proportions
22
How is the seated scribe different from sculptures of royalty?
The scribe had a different medium.
The scribe is a educated writer.
The scribe isn't idealized it's very realistic.
The scribe is idealized.
23
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.
24
What might the Niobides Krater have functioned as?
Grave Markers
Wine Vessel
Serve Royalty
Decoration

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