This Korean crown was found

in a royal tomb buried in a mound

What does the art of Longmen caves near Luoyang tell us about the role of Buddhism in China?

that it was adopted and promoted by the ruling class

Buddhist art of the Gandhara style, exemplified by the Bamiyan Buddhas, represented:

the diffusion of Hellenistic art eastward

What one quality unties the dry garden at Ryoan-ji and the Great Wave by Hokusai?

a random composition which is very carefully structured

This crown was never meant to be worn because

the gold applied here is extremely thin and fragile

All of the following can be said about the Chinese school of landscape painting EXCEPT:

it painstakingly depicted real locations

In what context would worshipers come into contact with this figure?

carried outside in regular processions, clothed and adorned

The creation of this temple demonstrates the

importation of Hinduism from India by royal patrons

The exterior of the Treasury at Petra is an example of how Nabataean architects were influenced

by the rich ornamentation of Hellenistic architecture

All of the following can be said about the David vases EXCEPT:

they represent the courtly monopoly on fine porcelain

The importance of the item is alluded to in the

rich material used to create it

The portrait of Sin Sukjo was done for the following reasons EXCEPT:

to inspire those who visited the palace

The Jowo Rinpoche figure is an example of all of the following EXCEPT:

the use of monumental scale to indicate spiritual valued.

The original function of the basin was for

washing hands during official ceremonies

What is the primary subject matter of the relief sculpture, on the entrance gate, at Sanchi?

the lives and teachings of the Buddha

The plan for the Forbidden City in Beijing reflects

the belief that the Emperor was to maintain cosmic order

The Lakshaman temple is a Hindu temple that has a narrow interior because

it is only for the high priests so they can address the god

What was the black stone allowed to remain at the Kaaba?

it was given to Ibrahim by the angel Gabriel

We know that the painting of Chairman Mao is propaganda by the following things EXCEPT:

the mountain he stands on shows authority

What links the Todai-ji temple to native Japanese tradition

the extensive use of painted wood

The uprights in this crown probably symbolize

a stylized tree with antler forms that shows spiritual power

The Great Mosque, Isfahan is architecturally significant for the following reasons EXCEPT:

it embodies the style of single era with no later alteration

The central medallion on the Ardabil Carpet represents

the symbol of physical and spiritual peace in Islam

The Lakshmana and Angor Wat temples share all of the following features EXCEPT:

contains a sub-shrine that incorporates a processional theme

The tomb of the terra-cotta warriors has more than 8000 soldiers who are

subtly different to show their ethnic diversity of China

What is the key difference between Bahram Gur Fights the Karg and The Court of Gayumars?

the visual relationship between picture and page

In the folio from a Qu’ran , what do the golden rectangles placed throughout the text contain?

the tiles of individual chapters

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1
This Korean crown was found
on the head of a large sculpture of Buddha
in a royal tomb buried in a mound
in Japan, given as a diplomatic gift
in a royal sanctuary placed with other religious objects
2
What does the art of Longmen caves near Luoyang tell us about the role of Buddhism in China?
that it became the chief religion in rural areas
that it gained acceptance after centuries of persecution
that it quickly supplanted Confucianism and Daoism
that it was adopted and promoted by the ruling class
3
In analyzing the Dome of the Rock, the following influences need to be kept in mind EXCEPT:
Moorish design and calligraphy
Islamic scriptural prohibitions on
Byzantine art and architecture
Sassanid Persian art and iconography
4
Which element of the painting Bahram Gur Fights the Karg most clearly shows Chinese influence?
the choice of subject matter
the style of the landscape
the choice of color scheme
the small size of the picture
5
Buddhist art of the Gandhara style, exemplified by the Bamiyan Buddhas, represented:
the diffusion of Hellenistic art eastward
the diffusion of Chinese art westward
the diffusion Arabic art eastward
the diffusion of Tibetan art westward
6
What is the name of this temple?
Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Toda-ji in Japan
Lakshmana Temple in India
Borobudur Temple in Indonesia
7
The Bamiyan Buddhas were destroyed in 2001 in an act of
iconoclasm
isocephalism
iconography
impluvium
8
The decoration on the basin is noted for its use of
horror vacui
contrapposto
calligraphy
tessellation
9
What one quality unties the dry garden at Ryoan-ji and the Great Wave by Hokusai?
the use of bird's eye view known as fukinuki yayti
a random composition which is very carefully structured
strict adherence to rules of symmetry
the rejection of foreign influences or imported materials
10
This crown was never meant to be worn because
gold is a soft metal that could be easily bent if worn
the whole crown was too heavy to be worn comfortably
the gold is too precious and would have been easily stolen
the gold applied here is extremely thin and fragile
11
All of the following can be said about the Chinese school of landscape painting EXCEPT:
it treats nature as a worthwhile subject in its own right
it presents the natural world as a source of harmony
it painstakingly depicted real locations
it had close ties to literature and philosophy
12
Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace is an example of what genre of Japanese art?
Tarashihkomi
Kara-e
Emaki or Emakimono
Ukiyo-e
13
In this painting, the artist show the influence of European art in all of the following EXCEPT:
a foreign king
a renaissance-type carpet
a self-portrait of the artist
cherubs
14
In what context would worshipers come into contact with this figure?
in a small public shrine near a temple entrance
carried in procession at time of need but otherwise not seen
in an interior shrine lit by small lamps
carried outside in regular processions, clothed and adorned
15
The creation of this temple demonstrates the
use of modern surveying equipment for precise measurements
incorporation of a natural mountain into the design
construction of a major Buddhist monument
importation of Hinduism from India by royal patrons
16
What is the name of this temple?
Lakshmana Temple in India
Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Toda-ji in Japan
Borobudur Temple in Indonesia
17
The exterior of the Treasury at Petra is an example of how Nabataean architects were influenced
by the hybid animal forms that guarded Assyrian citadels
by the advanced engineering of imperial Persian architecture
by the rich ornamentation of Hellenistic architecture
by the monumental entrances of new kingdom Egyptian temples
18
What is the name of this temple?
Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Toda-ji in Japan
Borobudur Temple in Indonesia
Lakshmana Temple in India
19
All of the following can be said about the David vases EXCEPT:
they represent the continuing importance of Daoism in China
they show the continued use of ancient forms and motifs
they suggest a high value placed on porcelain by others
they represent the courtly monopoly on fine porcelain
20
The importance of the item is alluded to in the
depiction of royal family members and their entourage
use of lions and peacocks as royal symbols
rich material used to create it
purple color which symbolized royalty
21
The portrait of Sin Sukjo was done for the following reasons EXCEPT:
to be hung in his family shrine as a focus of worship
to inspire those who visited the palace
to reinforce the Confucius ideal of loyalty to the king
to be honored for his contributions
22
The Jowo Rinpoche figure is an example of all of the following EXCEPT:
the importance of iconic figurative art within Buddhism
the use of monumental scale to indicate spiritual valued.
the use of precious materials to indicate spiritual value
the complex patterns of cultural diffusion and interaction
23
The original function of the basin was for
the baptisms of infants in the royal household
washing hands during official ceremonies
retelling mythological stories of the ancient past
coronation rituals of royalty
24
The outside of the Lakshmana temple is decorated with erotic sculptures that connote
intolerance
inspiration
subjugation
regeneration
25
What do Hindus hope to experience when coming into contact with a sculpture of Shiva?
mandape
mudra
darshan
dikharas
26
What is the primary subject matter of the relief sculpture, on the entrance gate, at Sanchi?
the rise of the Maurya empire
gods and heroes of the pre-Vedic pantheon
the lives and teachings of the Buddha
the stages of the Buddhist afterlife
27
The plan for the Forbidden City in Beijing reflects
the belief that the Emperor was to maintain cosmic order
the defensive needs of an isolated northern capital
the Manchu cultural origins of the Qing dynasty
the rejection of tradition in favor of rationalized order
28
The Lakshaman temple is a Hindu temple that has a narrow interior because
it is only for the high priests so they can address the god
vaulting techniques were unknown
the narrow passageway symbolizes the journey to salvation
the interior darkness symbolizes the evil in the world
29
What was the black stone allowed to remain at the Kaaba?
it was a meteorite that came from the heavens
it was given to Adam and Eve by God
it was given to Ibrahim by the angel Gabriel
it possess special healing powers
30
We know that the painting of Chairman Mao is propaganda by the following things EXCEPT:
the old umbrella reveals his hard work and plain living
his clenched fist depicts his revolutionary will
his head held high and turned shows his revolutionary spirit
the mountain he stands on shows authority
31
The Taj Mahal was built to serve what purpose?
as a mosque
as a mausoleum
as a madrasa
as a royal audience hall
32
What links the Todai-ji temple to native Japanese tradition
the presence of a symbolic gate
the presence of a curved roof
the extensive use of painted wood
the placement of the building in the landscape
33
The uprights in this crown probably symbolize
everlasting peace achievable through the gods
a stylized tree with antler forms that shows spiritual power
the riches of an earthly kingdom reflecting heaven
a royal lineage of that came from the gods to the wearer
34
The Great Mosque, Isfahan is architecturally significant for the following reasons EXCEPT:
it features decorations and additions of different styles
it is carefully integrated into the surrounding urban spaces
it embodies the style of single era with no later alteration
it featured an innovative plan copied in other structures
35
The highly carved exterior of the Lakshmana temple is similar to the complex at
Todai-ji, Japan
Persepolis, Iran
Borobudur, Java
Ryoan-ji, Japan
36
The central medallion on the Ardabil Carpet represents
a lotus flower
the symbol of physical and spiritual peace in Islam
the typical designs from the Safarid dynasty
the leader Shaykh Safi al-Din Ardabili
37
The Lakshmana and Angor Wat temples share all of the following features EXCEPT:
exemplifies a panchayatana temple design
re-creates symbolically the cosmic Mount Meru
contains a sub-shrine that incorporates a processional theme
commemorates the life and achievements of a king
38
The White and Red Plum Blossoms focused on what technique that created movement in paint
Tarashihkomi
Kara-e
Emaki or Emakimono
Ukiyo-e
39
The tomb of the terra-cotta warriors has more than 8000 soldiers who are
from every social class, gender, and age in China
subtly different to show their ethnic diversity of China
alike to show their uniformity in protecting the emperor
unpainted to contrast with the colorful image of the emperor
40
What is the key difference between Bahram Gur Fights the Karg and The Court of Gayumars?
the genre of the texts which they illustrate
the type of paint and materials used
the visual relationship between picture and page
the choice of color scheme
41
In the folio from a Qu’ran , what do the golden rectangles placed throughout the text contain?
scholarly commentary on the text
prayers or the donor and his family
the tiles of individual chapters
special prayers for use at specific times of day

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