The White Temple and its ziggurat symbolize

that the gods live in seclusion at the top of a ziggurat

The basic form of the camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine from prehistoric Mexico was most likely determined by the

natural shape of the animal bone into which it was carved

Although the function of Stonehenge has been debated by scholars, newer evidence suggests that it may have acted as

a center for pilgrimage and healing of the sick

The White Temple was highly influential on architecture for hundreds of years and can be seen in

the Palace of Darius, at Persepolis, Iran

The work shown can be identified as

the Apollo 11 stones from Namibia, created c. 25,500–25,300 B.C.E.

Artists working on prehistoric caves used all of the following to create their images EXCEPT

brushes made from synthetic hair

In the Paleolithic cave painting shown, the artist likely used which of the following to color the reddish horse's body?

A spray-painting technique, in which diluted pigments were blown on

To emphasize realism seen in the seated boxer, the artist used

copper to indicate wounds on the hands

The work shown was created by the

Tlatilco culture between 1200 and 900 B.C.E.

The form of the Augustus of Primaporta is intended to recall

the idealization of the human form

The function of the Anavysos Kouros is to

mark the grave of a dead athlete

Two commonly accepted interpretations of the caves at Lascaux are that they depict images related to hunting and

the connection between the mortal and the spiritual realms

Which is a feature of the Standard of Ur that provides evidence of a vast trade network with foreign lands?

The use of luxury materials acquired from other cultures

The culture that created this work can be characterized as

composed of groups of mobile hunters and gatherers

The work shown can be identified as the

anthropomorphic stele from the Arabian Peninsula

The purpose of the sculpture The Seated Scribe is to

attend to the pharaoh's needs in the afterlife

In Neolithic China, artists shaped jade congs by

rubbing them with abrasive sand

The White Temple and its ziggurat has the following design element

it has tapered sides for the purpose of washing off rainwater

Stylized animal forms appear in all of the following EXCEPT

terra-cotta fragment, Lapita, Solomon Islands

The White Temple and its ziggurat has all of the following design elements EXCEPT

it has a small interior chamber that held the tomb of a king

The Niobides Krater was the first piece of Greek pottery

to not have figures arranged in isocephalism

Scholars believe that the work was used for which of the following purposes?

As an offering made to accompany the deceased in burial

The function of the Athenian agora was to

create laws and conduct business

Helios, Horses and Dionysos is a sculptural group placed on the pediment of the Parthenon because these figures

were witnesses to Athena's birth

Egyptian sculptors sometimes used sunken relief rather than bas-relief because

sunken reliefs cast deep shadows so the images can be read more clearly

By recording the location where Lapita pottery fragments were found, scholars were able to draw conclusions about the

spread of the Lapita culture across different regions of Pacific islands

The Standard of Ur and the Palette of King Narmer are similar in that both works

employ hierarchical scale to distinguish between figures of varying degrees

Prehistoric images of masked people, like the "Running Horned Woman," indicate an interest in

rituals where the participants paint their bodies and dance

The laws expressed on the Code of Hammurabi can be summarized as

the punishment reflects the crime

Which historical event is represented on the Palette of King Narmer?

The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt

The painting called the last judgment of Hu-Nefer shows the

deceased being asked to account for the deeds in his life

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

that the mud-brick represented the impermanence of life

The physical properties of the Ambum Stone have led scholars to propose which of the following theories about the work?

It must have held special value for its owners

Many prehistoric works were layered over centuries. This is true of all of the following EXCEPT

camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine

Which historical event is represented on the Palette of King Narmer?

The unification of upper and lower Egypt

The ground plan of this building indicates that

the interior rooms are dominated by closely spaced, thick columns

The sculpture shown can be attributed to the same culture that produced the

votive figures from the Sumerian Square Temple at Eshnunna

The work was found in which of the following contexts?

Located in a rock shelter in the mountains

The form of the animal is represented using which of the following techniques?

Profile so that distinctive aspects of the animal are clearly recognizable

The purpose of the seated scribe sculpture is to

attend to the pharaoh's needs in the afterlife

Based on archaeological evidence gathered by excavation, historians believed that jade congs served as

grave goods that played an important role as part of funerary traditions

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1
The White Temple and its ziggurat symbolize
that the gods live in seclusion at the top of a ziggurat
the power of the Persian state to build a massive temple
the belief that a bent-axis plan limits the number of worshippers
that the gods required their buildings to be of mud-brick for impermanence
2
The basic form of the camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine from prehistoric Mexico was most likely determined by the
desired function of the object as a ceremonial headdress
natural shape of the animal bone into which it was carved
influence of imagery found in other examples of ancient Mesoamerican art
sacred status given to canine animals in ancient Mesoamerica
3
Although the function of Stonehenge has been debated by scholars, newer evidence suggests that it may have acted as
a center for pilgrimage and healing of the sick
an early amphitheater for watching fights between warriors
a royal estate for housing rulers and the elite
a platform for displaying important ancestral sculptures
4
The White Temple was highly influential on architecture for hundreds of years and can be seen in
the Palace of Darius, at Persepolis, Iran
the Great Pyramids of Gizeh, Egypt
Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England
the Great Stupa from Sanchi, India
5
The work shown can be identified as
a Lapita terra cotta fragment from the Solomon Islands, created 1000 B.C.E
a section of the Great Hall of the Bulls at Lascaux, created 15,000–13,000
the Ambum Stone from Papua New Guinea, created c. 1500 B.C.E.
the Apollo 11 stones from Namibia, created c. 25,500–25,300 B.C.E.
6
Artists working on prehistoric caves used all of the following to create their images EXCEPT
flat stones used as palettes
scaffolds to reach high areas in a cave
paints made from ocher and natural materials
brushes made from synthetic hair
7
In the Paleolithic cave painting shown, the artist likely used which of the following to color the reddish horse's body?
An early fresco technique, where pigments were applied with a brush
A spray-painting technique, in which diluted pigments were blown on
A dotted-field technique, in which many dots were applied close together
An early printing technique, in which clay slip was applied with stamps
8
Which of the following works is a Roman copy of a Greek original?
Peplos Kore
Winged Victory of Samothrace
Alexander Mosaic
Seated boxer
9
A stoa is a
meeting place set aside for the gods
place of business and commerce
circular shrine with surrounding columns
prison for traitors to Athens
10
The Anavysos Kouros has in common with Egyptian sculpture its
elongated anatomy
contrapposto
stance
nudity
11
To emphasize realism seen in the seated boxer, the artist used
copper to indicate wounds on the hands
ivory to highlight the tousled nature of his hair during combat
gold to symbolize the boxer's vistory over his opponents
blood to give a sense of the physical combat of boxing
12
The work shown was created by the
Lapita culture in 1000 B.C.E.
Liangzhu culture between 3300 and 2200 B.C.E.
Tlatilco culture between 1200 and 900 B.C.E.
Susian culture between 4200 and 3500 B.C.E
13
The form of the Augustus of Primaporta is intended to recall
the idealization of the human form
the majesty of the Egyptian pharaohs
the formal quality of Greek archaic sculptures
the Roman Republican veristic sculptures
14
The function of the Anavysos Kouros is to
honor athletes from the Olympics
celebrate a military victory
workshop a Greek god
mark the grave of a dead athlete
15
Two commonly accepted interpretations of the caves at Lascaux are that they depict images related to hunting and
records of ancestral lineage written through the use of pictographs
maps of conquered territories with their distinctive features
the connection between the mortal and the spiritual realms
the symbolic representation of a battle against enemy forces
16
Which is a feature of the Standard of Ur that provides evidence of a vast trade network with foreign lands?
Inscriptions written in different languages
Imagery of a ruler’s travels to exotic lands
The depiction of foreign dignitaries bringing tribute
The use of luxury materials acquired from other cultures
17
The culture that created this work can be characterized as
organized into an early farming community with domesticated animals
engaged in trade with small seafaring communities on other continents
composed of groups of mobile hunters and gatherers
defined by social rank and a specialization of labor
18
The work shown can be identified as the
anthropomorphic stele from the Arabian Peninsula
Ambum Stone from Papua New Guinea, created c. 1500 B.C.E
camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine from central Mexico
Tlatilco female figurine from central Mexico, created 1200–900 B.C.E
19
The purpose of the sculpture The Seated Scribe is to
show how the pharaoh was literate and intelligent
attend to the pharaoh's needs in the afterlife
illustrate the large retinue the pharaoh had
indicate how the pharaoh used scribes to write his deeds
20
In Neolithic China, artists shaped jade congs by
using cast molds
rubbing them with abrasive sand
incising them with metal tools
firing liquefied clay
21
The White Temple and its ziggurat has the following design element
It has an apadana for ceremonies
it has tapered sides for the purpose of washing off rainwater
it was guarded by Lamassus
it has a small interior chamber that held the tomb of the king
22
Stylized animal forms appear in all of the following EXCEPT
terra-cotta fragment, Lapita, Solomon Islands
camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine
The Ambum Stone
Apollo 11 Stones
23
The White Temple and its ziggurat has all of the following design elements EXCEPT
it was originally painted to relieve the color of mud
it has a small interior chamber that held the tomb of a king
the entire structure was meant to represent a mountain
it has tapered sides for washing off rain water
24
The Standard of Ur shows that at an early date there was extensive trading between the peoples as illustrated by use of
lapiz lazuli from Afghanistan
bronze from India
papyrus from Egypt
marble from Greece
25
The Niobides Krater was the first piece of Greek pottery
to show the Niobides myth
to be influenced by wall painting
to not have figures arranged in isocephalism
to be done in red-figure style
26
Scholars believe that the work was used for which of the following purposes?
For prophetic acts to divine the future and understand the past
As a family portrait of powerful ruling siblings
For elite religious rituals held in underground temples
As an offering made to accompany the deceased in burial
27
The precise arrangement and orientation of the megaliths of Stonehenge suggest that the site was used for the
marking of the summer solstice
commemoration of the creation of the Heavens
calculation of the positions of the planets
performance of a ceremony dedicated to a lunar deity
28
Scholars have interpreted the lines extending from the arms & torso of the running horned woman from Tassili n'Ajjer as
stylized depictions of agricultural crops
implements used for hunting
armor and weapons used for warfare
parts of a ceremonial dress
29
The Panathenaic Way, which runs through the agora, was used for
shipping and commerce
sacred processions
secret diplomatic missions
the Olympics
30
The function of the Athenian agora was to
defend the city against invaders
create laws and conduct business
hold a council with all the gods
give athletes space to exercise
31
Helios, Horses and Dionysos is a sculptural group placed on the pediment of the Parthenon because these figures
were witnesses to Athena's birth
are associated with the Athenian king, Erechtheus
were part of the Panathenaic procession
helped Athena defeat Neptune
32
The Pergamon Altar depicts the battle between the gods and the giants, but also symbolically represents the
rise of Greek power under Alexander the Great
Roman defeat of the Greeks
building of the Acropolis
Greek defeat of the Persians
33
Egyptian sculptors sometimes used sunken relief rather than bas-relief because
sunken reliefs cast deep shadows so the images can be read more clearly
sunken reliefs allowed sculptural features to extend from the surface
sunken reliefs are easier to carve
sunken reliefs act as supporting elements to sustain weight
34
By recording the location where Lapita pottery fragments were found, scholars were able to draw conclusions about the
spread of the Lapita culture across different regions of Pacific islands
meaning of the symbolic imagery that is depicted on Lapita fragments
social stratification of the ancient society that produced Lapita pottery
precise nature of the ritual ceremonies in which Lapita pottery was used
35
The Standard of Ur and the Palette of King Narmer are similar in that both works
were created for the commemoration of powerful rulers long after their deat
employ hierarchical scale to distinguish between figures of varying degrees
differentiate between men and women through the application of different co
use complex mythological stories as allegories of historic military battles
36
Prehistoric images of masked people, like the "Running Horned Woman," indicate an interest in
coronation of royalty and a sophisticated power structure
rituals where the participants paint their bodies and dance
a formal hierarchy of religious leaders, including women
ceremonial centers and designated performers
37
The laws expressed on the Code of Hammurabi can be summarized as
justice depends on your ability to pay
forgiveness in the highest form of justice
the punishment reflects the crime
the only way to deter crime is to use the death penalty
38
Which historical event is represented on the Palette of King Narmer?
The founding of the first Egyptian Dynasty
The abandonment of the polytheistic Egyptian religion in favor of one god
The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt
The conquering of the Assyrians
39
The painting called the last judgment of Hu-Nefer shows the
deceased being asked to account for the deeds in his life
might of the pharaoh in deciding life and death
rules of conduct imposed on the lowly and the mighty alike
eternal punishment proclaimed upon a damned soul
40
The White Temple and its ziggurat symbolize all of the following EXCEPT
the gods have a central role in daily life
the gods live in seclusion at the top of the ziggurat
the gods live in a place high above the mortals
that the mud-brick represented the impermanence of life
41
The physical properties of the Ambum Stone have led scholars to propose which of the following theories about the work?
It must have held special value for its owners
It most likely formed part of a larger sculptural program from a temple
It must have been transported via a long distance trade network
It must have been heavily used in its original context
42
The "beaker with ibex motifs" was found at a site in the city of Susa, indicating it was used
in business transactions
as part of a burial tradition
in a domestic setting
for governmental correspondence
43
Many prehistoric works were layered over centuries. This is true of all of the following EXCEPT
camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine
Lascaux
Stonehenge
Running Horned Woman
44
Which historical event is represented on the Palette of King Narmer?
The unification of upper and lower Egypt
The founding of the first Egyptian dynasty
The conquering of the Assyrians
The abandonment of polytheistic Egyptian religion
45
All of the following elements on the Standard of Ur were imported through trade EXCEPT
lapis lazuli from Afghanistan
marble from Greece
shells from the Persian Gulf coast
red limestone from India
46
The ground plan of this building indicates that
the outside walls are low and shallow to allow the Nile to flood the inside
the interior rooms are dominated by closely spaced, thick columns
vast spaces are vaulted for large interiors
there are four entrances, one for each cardinal point of the compass
47
The sculpture shown can be attributed to the same culture that produced the
Peplos Kore from the Acropolis in Athens
seated scribe from the Egyptian tomb at Saqqara
sculpture of Apollo from the Etruscan temple at Veii
votive figures from the Sumerian Square Temple at Eshnunna
48
The work was found in which of the following contexts?
Located in a rock shelter in the mountains
Embedded in the ruins of an ancient temple
Buried with other grave goods
Painted on the wall of a cave
49
The form of the animal is represented using which of the following techniques?
Overlapping extremities that convey a sense of spatial depth
Foreshortening to create the illusion that the animal is in motion
Profile so that distinctive aspects of the animal are clearly recognizable
Composite pose to show the figure from multiple angles
50
The purpose of the seated scribe sculpture is to
attend to the pharaoh's needs in the afterlife
show how the pharaoh was literate an intelligent
indicate how the pharaoh used scribes to write down his deeds
illustrate the large entourage the pharaoh had
51
Based on archaeological evidence gathered by excavation, historians believed that jade congs served as
grave goods that played an important role as part of funerary traditions
navigational tools that marked the location of large population centers
commemorative objects that celebrated the unification of the country
records of transactions that documented a thriving trade with foreigners
52
The laws expressed on the Code of Hammurabi can be summarized as
the only way to deter crime is to use the death penalty
justice depends on your ability to pay
forgiveness is the highest form of justice
the punishment reflects the crime
53
The work was created using
standardized molds for uniform appearance and size
hand-shaped clay and a sharp instrument to incise details
early forging and casting techniques
found stones that seemed to suggest bodily forms
54
Archaeological evidence from the site suggests that the original audience lived in which of the following locations?
On an extensive group of islands that were linked by a network of canals
In an ongoing settlement that included places with ritual significance
On a processional route to a royal burial complex
Near a series of caves containing wall paintings of constellations and map

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