Why were the pyramids built on a specific side of the Nile?

It represented the setting sun as a metaphor for the afterlife

The periods in ancient Greece are categorized in which order?

Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic

Why were pyramids designed in a triangular shape?

To help Pharaoh ascend to heaven

What is contrapposto?

A relaxed pose for sculptures of human figures

What was the function of aqueducts?

Transport water from one place to another

Striped headcloth worn by pharaohs in ancient Egypt

Why did cave people avoid painting humans realistically?

It would supposedly put them under a spell

The time periods of Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic refer respectively to:

Old Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, New Stone Age

Why did the Group of Seven paint the way they did?

To break with tradition and showcase Canada's landscape in a new way

Why did Indigenous artists create art with natural resources?

It was easy to find and connected them to nature

Characteristics of Egyptian paintings and carvings include all but one of the following:

Lots of sentiment and expression

What makes the Group of Seven's style so distinctive?

Stylized nature with painterly approach and vivid colours

How do you create two point perspective?

Two points anywhere on the horizon line

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1
How is a secondary colour obtained?
Primary + primary
Primary + secondary
Secondary + tertiary
Secondary + secondary
2
True or False: It was impossible for women to be pharaohs back in ancient Egyptian times.
False
True
3
Which of the following is not a reason why cave people painted animals?
To teach hunting
To illustrate their different food sources
To show their age
For spiritual purposes
4
Why were the pyramids built on a specific side of the Nile?
There was more accessible land
It represented the setting sun as a metaphor for the afterlife
All the materials were already found there
All the temples and important buildings were there
5
What does "hieroglyph" mean?
Holy carving
Sculpture writing
Sacred sculpture
Sacred carving
6
What 2 famous art movements influenced Canadian art later on?
Naturalism and Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau and Impressionism
Impressionism and Realism
Realism and Naturalism
7
What are the three primary colours?
Blue, yellow, and green
Red, blue, and yellow
Yellow, red, and purple
Red, yellow, and green
8
Which of the following constitute a warm colour palette?
Blue, orange, red
Yellow, orange, red
Green. blue, yellow
Green, blue, purple
9
Warm colours appear closer and cool colours appear to recede, which help create depth.
False
True
10
What is the name of the famous prehistoric sculpture of a female?
Venus of Willendorf
Venus by Botticelli
Venus de Milo
Venus of Aphrodite
11
A monochromatic colour scheme means variations different values of one colour.
True
False
12
The periods in ancient Greece are categorized in which order?
Hellenistic, Archaic, Classical and Geometric
Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic
Ancient, Hellenistic, Geometric and Classical
Geometric, Ancient, Classical and Hellenistic
13
Why were pyramids designed in a triangular shape?
Triangles are the strongest shape
Triangles were a holy shape
The gods ordered it to be so
To help Pharaoh ascend to heaven
14
What is the name of Canada's most famous artist collective at the time?
Gang of 7
Group of 7
Group of Seven
Seven Guys
15
Which of the following was not a type of Greek column?
Ionic
Corinthian
Doric
Dorian
16
Which of the following is not an example of traditional Indigenous art?
Totems
Costumes
Sculpted busts
Beading
17
In ancient Greece, pleasing the gods was important because:
Gods were the only beings that mattered
Gods lived in their society
Gods ensured a good life
Gods told them so
18
In what famous architectural monument were pharaohs usually buried?
The Sphinx
The Obelisk
The pyramids
The temples
19
What is contrapposto?
A person who is opposed to pasta
A contraption
A relaxed pose for sculptures of human figures
An object leaning against a post
20
Ancient Greeks made art to honour:
Their family
The king
Nature and animals
The gods
21
What was the function of aqueducts?
Transport goods from one place to another
Transport water from one place to another
Transport boats from one place to another
Transport Aquaman from one place to another
22
Some of the natural resources Indigenous artists would use included:
Soot, charcoal, computers
Plants, dirt, animal parts
Animal hide, blood, pencils
Paint, wood, spraypaint
23
True or False: The pyramids were located on the east side of the Nile.
True
False
24
The elements of design include:
texture, form, emphasis
form, shape, unity
value, colour, space
line, shape, pattern
25
The Group of Seven were interested in painting primarily:
Canadian cities
Canadian people
Canadian landscapes
Canadian cars
26
Pharaoh was the human version of ______ on earth.
King
High Priest
Superman
God
27
Ancient Egyptians were obsessed with:
Mummies
Death
Vampires
Outer space
28
Which of the following constitute a cool colour palette?
Blue, orange, red
Red, purple, blue
Purple, yellow, green
Green, blue, purple
29
Another way to obtain depth is by having more contrast, detail + brighter colours in the foreground.
True
False
30
In ancient Egypt, animals were used to depict these mythological beings:
Pharaohs
Gods and goddesses
Monsters
Mummies
31
In Greek and Roman sculptures, which of the following materials were not used?
Stone
Plaster
Marble
Terracotta
32
Ancient Egypt is a river valley civilization located on the _______ river.
Amazon
Ottawa
Nile
Mississippi
33
What was the main reason for which Romans made art?
They had gods to please too
To show everyday life
Propaganda
It was fun
34
When writing the name of a tertiary colour, the primary one comes before the secondary one.
True
False
35
True or False: The Sphinx is not an example of monumental architecture.
False
True
36
What is a nemes?
Striped headcloth worn by pharaohs in ancient Egypt
Like memes, but not
A fancy hat for fancy folks
A crown fit for a king
37
A triadic colour scheme means 3 colours set equidistantly on the colour wheel.
True
False
38
Why did cave people avoid painting humans realistically?
They weren't food
It was forbidden
It would supposedly put them under a spell
It was too difficult
39
The time periods of Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic refer respectively to:
Middle Stone Age, New Stone Age, Old Stone Age
Old Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, New Stone Age
Old Stone Age, Older Stone Age, Oldest Stone Age
New Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, Old Stone Age
40
True or False: While Tom Thomson wasn't part of Group of Seven, he inspired its formation.
False
True
41
What is the most famous architectural example of ancient Rome?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Louvre Pyramid
The Obelisk
The Coliseum
42
Why did the Group of Seven paint the way they did?
To produce works of art that would eventually be sold to tourists
To break with tradition and showcase Canada's landscape in a new way
They were commissioned by the Canadian Art Board of Directors
This was the style at the time and they were inspired by it
43
How is a tertiary colour obtained?
Primary + primary
Secondary + primary
Primary + secondary
Secondary + secondary
44
The Romans copied the Greeks for almost all their art styles and techniques.
False
True
45
Why did Indigenous artists create art with natural resources?
They felt like it
All of their supplies were stolen
B) and C)
It was easy to find and connected them to nature
46
Characteristics of Egyptian paintings and carvings include all but one of the following:
Body seen in side profile except for eye
Lots of sentiment and expression
One foot placed in front of the other and arms at the side
Simplified yet recognizable way of depicting people, animals, and objects
47
True or False: Egyptian civilization's economy was based on trading goods.
True
False
48
Where were the most famous cave painting examples found?
Lascaux and France
Altamira and Atlantis
Lascaux and Alta Vista
Altamira and Lascaux
49
What makes the Group of Seven's style so distinctive?
Abstract objects with muted colours and thick lines
Realistic trees and mountains
Stylized nature with painterly approach and vivid colours
Buildings painted in neutral tones
50
How do you create two point perspective?
Two points anywhere on the horizon line
One point on the horizon line and one above
One point on the horizon line and one below
One point on the horizon line
51
Which of the following terms describes Roman sculptural style?
Unrealistic
Abstract
Emotional
Realistic
52
Indigenous artists were concerned with:
Symbolism
Naturalism
Abstraction
Realism
53
The Pschent symbolizes the unification of _______ and _______ Egypt.
Higher and Upper
Higher and Lower
East and West
North and South
54
What is a sarcophagus?
The fancier, ancient version of haggis
A plague that killed millions of people
A box with decorations for live people
The coffin in which mummies were laid to rest
55
Stonehenge is an example of which architectural technique?
Aqueducts
Mastabas
Post and lintel
Arch
56
Ancient Egyptian civilization was wealthy due to:
Monuments, temples, and famous architecture attracting tourists
Fertile lands for crops following the annual flooding of the Nile
Gold and treasure
A strong military force that was feared across the land
57
How would Canadian Indigenous art style be described in general?
Abstract
Realistic
European
Canadian
58
What are some of the style characteristics of Canadian Indigenous art?
Thin black lines, squared organic shapes, and saturated colours
Thick coloured lines, geometric shapes, and bright colours
Thin coloured lines, organic shapes, and vivid colours
Thick black lines, rounded geometric shapes, and vivid colours
59
Complementary colours are located beside each other on the colour wheel.
True
False
60
One way of creating the illusion of depth in a 2D work of art is to juxtapose bigger objects over smaller ones.
True
False
61
Which of the following materials were not used to create paint during prehistoric times?
Branches, rocks, acrylic
Berry juice, sticks, bones
Animal hide, earth, berries
Animal fat, soot, blood
62
True or False: Indigenous artists created art to connect with nature and each other.
False
True
63
What are the 3 secondary colours?
Orange, yellow, and red
Green, orange, and purple
Purple, green, and yellow
Blue, yellow, and red
64
The principles of design include:
pattern, line, texture
form, space, shape
line, shape, value
contrast, rhythm, pattern
65
Analogous colours are located beside each other on the colour wheel.
True
False
66
True or false: Canopic jars were used to store organs removed during the mummification process.
False
True
67
Greek art continues to inspire Western culture and architecture to this day.
False
True
68
How do you create one point perspective?
One point above the horizon line
Two points under the horizon line
Two points at either end of the horizon line
One point anywhere on the horizon line
69
What is the name of the object that symbolizes life or the spirit in ancient Egypt?
Ankle
Holy branch
Ankh
Cross
70
In ancient Egyptian paintings, why were slaves smaller and darker than nobles?
They came from an exotic land of short, tan people
Artists ran out of room for them
Slaves were working people, inferior in status
Slaves never went outside
71
Which of the following is not a reason as to why Indigenous artists create?
To show how traditions and the modern world can be used together
To express their political views on a problem in their community
To pass on stories about mythology and ancestry
To be achieve fame and glory as the Western artists have
72
What is a primary colour?
A colour that cannot be obtained by mixing it from other colours
The first colour of the rainbow
A colour obtained by mixing two secondary colours
The first colour you learn at school
73
Greek statues can generally be described as being:
Realistic, down-to-earth portraits and busts
Idealized, realistic people showing most of the figure
Stylized portraits, busts and entire figures
Idealized people showing the entire figure
74
True or False: There were 7 members in total who were part of the Group of Seven.
True
False
75
What colour is obtained when mixing complementary colours together?
Black
Grey
White
Brown

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