Study Of Art History Quiz

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1. Where is the image of a human with a feline head from?

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The image of a human with a feline head is from Holenstein-Stadel in Germany, dated back to the prehistoric period between 30,000-28,000 BC. While the incorrect answers are famous archaeological sites known for prehistoric art, the specific image in question comes from a different location.

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Flashcards with images for Mierse's art history class.

2. Where is this sculpture believed to be from?

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The sculpture known as the Venus of Willendorf is believed to be from Western Europe during prehistoric times based on archaeological discoveries and dating methods used on the artifact.

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3. Where is this image from?

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The correct answer refers to prehistoric cave art featuring two bison at Le Tuc d'Audoubert, dated between 15,000-10,000 BCE. The incorrect answers provided are famous landmarks from different parts of the world, not related to the image location.

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4. Where is this image from?

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The correct answer refers to a specific image of bison painted in the Altamira Cave during prehistoric times. The incorrect answers each reference famous artworks located in different places and with different artists.

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5. Where is the Hall of bulls located and when was it created?

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The Hall of Bulls, located in Lascaux, Dordogne, France, is a prehistoric cave that dates back to 15,000-13,000 BCE. It is famous for its stunning cave paintings.

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6. Where is this prehistoric image from?

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The correct answer depicts a scene from prehistoric times showing a wounded man and animals. The other options refer to different historical periods and locations that are not relevant to the given image.

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7. Where is this human figure from?

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The correct answer refers to a prehistoric human figure dating back to 6750-6250 BCE. The incorrect answers are from different time periods and locations compared to the correct answer.

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8. Where is this image from?

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The correct answer refers to a prehistoric landscape with a volcanic eruption, specifically dating back to 6150 BCE. The incorrect answers provide contrasting scenarios such as a city skyline, beach with palm trees, and snow-capped mountain range, which do not align with the prehistoric volcanic eruption depicted in the image.

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9. Where is the seated statuette of Urnanshe from?

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The seated statuette of Urnanshe is specifically from the Temple of Ishtar at Mari in the Ancient Near East during the time period of 2600-2500 BCE. The other options mentioned do not match the historical context of the statuette.

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10. Where is the depicted image from?

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The correct answer mentions a specific artifact from a certain time period and region. The incorrect answers are related to different historical and architectural landmarks in other parts of the world, not matching the described image.

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11. Where is the great stone tower built into the settlement wall pictured in the image from?

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The image is depicting the Great stone tower built into the settlement wall in Jericho from 8000-7000 BCE, making it a prehistoric structure. The other options listed are from different time periods and locations, making them incorrect answers.

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12. Where is the Victory Stele of Naram-sin from?

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The Victory Stele of Naram-sin is from Susa, Iran, and not Babylon, Iraq, Thebes, Egypt, or Athens, Greece. The stele dates back to 2254-2218 BCE in the ancient Near East.

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13. Where is this image from?

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The correct image is of a ziggurat from Ur in the ancient Near East, dating back to 2100 BCE. The other three incorrect options are iconic structures from different time periods and regions around the world.

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14. Where is the seated statue of Gudea holding a temple plan from, dated to 2100 BCE?

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The seated statue of Gudea holding a temple plan is from the Ancient Near East, specifically dating back to 2100 BCE. It is a significant artifact from that region and time period.

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15. Where is the Investiture of Zimri-Lim mural painting from?

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The mural painting known as the Investiture of Zimri-Lim is from Syria during the period of 1775-1760 BCE in the ancient Near East.

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16. Where is the Palette of King Narmer from?

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The Palette of King Narmer is an ancient Egyptian artefact dating back to 3000-2920 BCE, depicting the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. It is not related to the Sistine Chapel, Great Wall of China, or Taj Mahal.

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17. Where is the image of the Imhotep, Stepped Pyramid, and Mortuary Precinct from?

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The correct answer refers to the specific location and time period of the architectural structure shown in the image, which is the Imhotep, Stepped Pyramid, and Mortuary Precinct in Ancient Egypt. The incorrect answers represent famous architectural landmarks from other regions and time periods, making them inaccurate choices for the origin of the image.

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18. Where are the Great Pyramids located?

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The correct answer provides specific information about the location and the names of the pyramids in Egypt. The incorrect answers are famous historical sites from different countries, which are not related to the Great Pyramids in Egypt.

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19. Where is this statue from?

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The correct answer is based on the style and historical context of the statue, which aligns with ancient Egyptian art and history during the reign of Khafre.

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20. Where is the sculpture of Menkaure and Khamerenebty from?

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The sculpture of Menkaure and Khamerenebty is from Ancient Egypt, specifically dating back to 2490-2472 BCE. The other options provided are from different historical periods and locations.

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21. Where is this image from?

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The image depicts the Seated Scribe from ancient Egypt, specifically dating back to 2450-2350 BCE. This sculpture is known for its realistic portrayal and attention to detail, characteristic of the art style of Ancient Egypt.

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22. Where is the image of Ka-Aper from?

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The image of Ka-Aper is not from The Louvre Museum in Paris, France, The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, or The Great Wall of China in Beijing, China. The correct answer is Ka-Aper, from his mastaba at Saqqara, 2450-2350 BCE ancient Egypt.

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23. Where is this image from?

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The image is actually from a relief in the mastaba of Ti, an ancient site in Egypt, depicting Ti watching a hippopotamus hunt. This location and time period are distinct to Ancient Egypt and not associated with the incorrect answer options provided.

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24. Where is this ancient image depicting goats treading seed and cattle fording a canal from?

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The correct answer describes an image from Ancient Egypt dating back to 2450-2350 BCE. The incorrect answers provide alternative locations and time periods, which do not correspond with the actual origin of the image.

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25. Where is this archaeological artifact from?

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The correct answer is about an artifact from Ancient Egypt, not Ancient Greece, China, or Rome.

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26. Where is this image from?

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The image provided shows the Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut in Ancient Egypt, with the Middle Kingdom mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II at the left. The correct answer describes the location and time period of this historical site. The incorrect answers reference other significant landmarks in Ancient Egypt to test the respondent's knowledge and recognition of Egyptian history.

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27. Where is this image from?

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The correct answer is the Temple of Ramses II in Ancient Egypt. The incorrect answers are famous historical landmarks, but they are from different time periods and locations compared to the image provided. The Temple of Ramses II dates back to 1290-1224 BCE in Ancient Egypt, showcasing the architectural style and design of that period.

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28. Where is the image of a fowling scene from?

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The image of a fowling scene is specifically from ancient Egypt, dated around 1400-1350 BCE, depicting the hunting practices of that time period.

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29. Where is this figurine from?

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The correct answer places the figurine in the prehistoric Aegean region, specifically dated between 2500-2300 BCE.

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30. Where is this image from?

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The image is from the prehistoric Aegean period, depicting a male lyre player, not from ancient Rome, Renaissance Italy, or 19th century France.

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Where is the image of a human with a feline head from?
Where is this sculpture believed to be from?
Where is this image from?
Where is this image from?
Where is the Hall of bulls located and when was it created?
Where is this prehistoric image from?
Where is this human figure from?
Where is this image from?
Where is the seated statuette of Urnanshe from?
Where is the depicted image from?
Where is the great stone tower built into the settlement wall pictured...
Where is the Victory Stele of Naram-sin from?
Where is this image from?
Where is the seated statue of Gudea holding a temple plan from, dated...
Where is the Investiture of Zimri-Lim mural painting from?
Where is the Palette of King Narmer from?
Where is the image of the Imhotep, Stepped Pyramid, and Mortuary...
Where are the Great Pyramids located?
Where is this statue from?
Where is the sculpture of Menkaure and Khamerenebty from?
Where is this image from?
Where is the image of Ka-Aper from?
Where is this image from?
Where is this ancient image depicting goats treading seed and cattle...
Where is this archaeological artifact from?
Where is this image from?
Where is this image from?
Where is the image of a fowling scene from?
Where is this figurine from?
Where is this image from?
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