Chapter 1-2 Art History

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1. What time period does the term 'Paleolithic' refer to?

1000-500 B.CE

1500-1000 B.CE

30,000-8000 B.CE

8000-5000 B.CE

The Paleolithic era, also known as the Old Stone Age, spans from approximately 30,000 to 8000 B.CE. This period is characterized by the use of stone tools and marks the earliest known period of human history.

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Explore the foundational stages of art from early civilizations through the Renaissance in this focused assessment. This quiz enhances understanding of historical art movements, critical analysis of artistic... see moretechniques, and their cultural relevance, aiming to deepen learners' appreciation and knowledge of art history. see less

2. What is the name of the famous prehistoric sculpture depicted in the image?

Name- The Thinker, Location- Paris, France. Date-1902 CE, Material-made from Bronze.

Name- Winged Victory of Samothrace, Location- Samothrace, Greece. Date-200 BCE, Material-made from Parian marble.

Name- Aphrodite of Melos (Venus de Milo), Location- Melos, Greece. Date-100 BCE, Material-made from Marble.

Name- Venus of Willendorf(Nude Woman),
Location- Willendorf, Austria.
Date-25,000 BCE,
Material-made from Limestone.
explanation-The anatomical exxagerations, are typical for Paleothic art of women, who represented fertility, whose child-bearing capabilities ensured the survival of the species.

The sculpture known as the Venus of Willendorf is a significant artifact from the Paleolithic era, characterized by exaggerated female features symbolizing fertility and the survival of the species.

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The sculpture known as the Venus of Willendorf is a significant artifact from the Paleolithic era, characterized by exaggerated female features symbolizing fertility and the survival of the species.

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3. When did Neothic Art emerge?

8000-2300 BCE

1000-500 BCE

3000-1000 BCE

500-1500 CE

Neothic Art emerged during the Neolithic period, which spanned from around 8000-2300 BCE. It was characterized by the development of agriculture, settlement, and the creation of various forms of art.

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Neothic Art emerged during the Neolithic period, which spanned from around 8000-2300 BCE. It was characterized by the development of agriculture, settlement, and the creation of various forms of art.

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4. What is depicted in the image?

Statue of Liberty in New York City

Eiffel Tower in Paris

Name- Aerial View of Stonehenge
Location- Salisbury Plain, England
Date-2000 BCE
Material-stone
explanation- probably functioned as a solar calender, the sun rises over its heel stone. tremendous engineering skills for its time.

Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

The correct answer is an Aerial View of Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument located in Salisbury Plain, England. It dates back to 2000 BCE and is made of stone. Stonehenge is believed to have functioned as a solar calendar as the sun rises over its heel stone. The construction of Stonehenge showcases tremendous engineering skills for its time.

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5. What is the name and location of the ancient Mesopotamian structure dated back to 3000 Bce made of mud bricks with a central role of the gods?

Name- Colosseum, Location- Rome, Material- Marble

Name- Hanging Gardens, Location- Babylon, Material- Stone

Name- Great Pyramid, Location- Giza, Material- Limestone

Name- White Temple and ziggurat
Location- Urak,Iraq
Date-3000 Bce
Material- mud bricks
explanation- Temple plaforms, known as ziggurats, central roles of the gods in their daily life.

The correct answer refers to the White Temple and ziggurat located in Urak, Iraq, as it was a significant structure made of mud bricks dedicated to the gods.

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The correct answer refers to the White Temple and ziggurat located in Urak, Iraq, as it was a significant structure made of mud bricks dedicated to the gods.

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6. What is the name of the artifact and what is depicted on it?

Name- Sargon's Vase, Scene of Brewing Beer Location- Mesopotamia, Date-2500 Bce Material-Clay

Name- Warka Vase, Presentations of offerings to Innana
Location- Uruk, Iraq
Date-3000 Bce
Material-Alabaster
explanation- Sumerian Narrative Art, divided the tail stone vase reliefs into registers.

Name- Hammurabi's Vase, Depiction of Legal Code Location- Babylon, Iraq Date-1700 Bce Material-Stone

Name- Nebuchadnezzar's Vase, Scene of Babylonia's Victory Location- Nineveh, Assyria Date-600 Bce Material-Bronze

The Warka Vase, also known as the Uruk Trough, depicts offerings being presented to the goddess Inanna. It is made of Alabaster and dates back to 3000 BCE in Uruk, Iraq. The Sumerian Narrative Art divides the tall stone vase reliefs into registers.

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7. What is the name of the historical artifacts shown in the picture?

Name- Statuettes of two worshippers
Location- Square temple,Iraq
Date-3000 BCE
Material- black limestone
explanation-oversized eyes symbolize the weakness of these worshippers offering prayers to the diety, the beakers, were used to pour libations for the gods.

Figurines of two dancers

Sculptures of two musicians

Bookends of two scholars

The statuettes of two worshippers are depicted in the image, not bookends, sculptures of musicians, or figurines of dancers. These worshippers are offering prayers to the deity symbolized by the oversized eyes, and the beakers were used to pour libations for the gods.

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8. What is the name of the Akkadian victory stele located in Susa, Iran, dating back to 2000 BCE?

Gilgamesh Epic Tablet

Name- Victory stele of Naram-sin
Location- Susa,Iran
Date-2000 BCE
Material- pink sandstone
explanation- To commemrate his conquest of the Lullubi, set up this stele showing him lead his army up to a mountain, see him climbling over the army (showing his importance)

Hammurabi's Code of Laws

Ishtar Gate of Babylon

The Victory stele of Naram-sin was set up to commemorate his conquest of the Lullubi, depicting him leading his army up a mountain.

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The Victory stele of Naram-sin was set up to commemorate his conquest of the Lullubi, depicting him leading his army up a mountain.

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9. What artifact represents Neo Sumerian and Babylonian culture?

Name- Stele with the laws of Hammurabi
Location- Susa,Iran
Date-2000 BCE
Material-basalt
explanation-records his laws, the sun God, is giving the king the symbols of his authority to govern and judge.

Name- Code of Ur-Nammu, Location- Ur, Date- 2100 BCE, Material- clay

Name- Ishtar Gate, Location- Babylon, Date- 575 BCE, Material- glazed brick

Name- Layard's Neneveh Palace Reliefs, Location- Nineveh, Date- 640 BCE, Material- alabaster

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10. What is the name of the man-headed winged bull that guarded an Assyrian palace in Dur Sharrukin, Iraq around 1000 BCE?

Name- Lamassu(man-headed winged bull)
Location- Dur,Sharrukin, Iraq
Date-1000 BCE
Material-LImestone
explanation-guarded an Assyrian place.

Griffin

Sphinx

Cerberus

The Lamassu is a specific mythological being that was commonly found in Assyrian art and architecture, serving a protective role in guarding important sites like palaces and city gates.

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The Lamassu is a specific mythological being that was commonly found in Assyrian art and architecture, serving a protective role in guarding important sites like palaces and city gates.

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11. What is depicted in the image?

Name- Hatshepsut building the Temple of KarnakLocation- Thebes, EgyptDate- 1500 BCEMaterial- limestone

Name- Ashurbanipal hunting lions
Location- Nineveh, Iraq
Date-1000 BCE
Material-relief.
explanation- found in assarian palaces, they viewed hunting and killing lions as manly royal virtues.

Name- Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon RiverLocation- Rome, ItalyDate- 50 BCEMaterial- mosaic

Name- Hammurabi receiving the Code of LawsLocation- Babylon, IranDate- 500 BCEMaterial- clay tablet

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12. What is the name of the ancient architectural structure located in Babylon, Iraq, dating back to 1000 BCE and made of glazed-brick material?

Great Wall of China

Pantheon

Temple of Artemis

Name- Ishtar Gate
Location- Babylon, Iraq
Date-1000 BCE
Material-glazed-brick
explanation- found in Nebuchadnezzar, reliefs of dragons and bull.

The Ishtar Gate is a significant ancient architectural structure found in Babylon, Iraq, dating back to 1000 BCE and made of glazed-brick material. It is known for its reliefs of dragons and bulls, depicting the goddess Ishtar.

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13. What is the capital city of Egypt?

Phrase

Word

Number

Egypt is a country and Cairo is the capital city of Egypt.

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Egypt is a country and Cairo is the capital city of Egypt.

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14. Which artifact represents the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt during the Predynastic and Early Dynastic periods?

Name- Palette of King Namer
Location- Heirakonpolis, Egypt.
Date-3000 BCE
Material-
explanation- king of upper egypt, wears the crown of lower egypt, to represent the unification. the interwined animals, also used to prepare makeup.

The Sphinx of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Rosetta Stone

The Palette of King Namer, located in Hierakonpolis, Egypt, date back to 3000 BCE, and it depicts the king of Upper Egypt wearing the crown of Lower Egypt, symbolizing the unification of the two regions.

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15. Who is associated with the stepped pyramid in Saqqara, Egypt, dated back to 3000 BCE and made of rock?

Name- Imhotep, stepped pyramid
Location- Saqquara, Egypt.
Date-3000 BCE
Material-rock
explanation-tomb, to represent Djoser, and symbolize his godlike power

Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt, 1400 BCE, sandstone

Nefertiti, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1300 BCE, granite

Ramesses II, Giza, Egypt, 2500 BCE, limestone

The correct answer is Imhotep, as he was the architect of the stepped pyramid in Saqqara, Egypt, built for Pharaoh Djoser around 3000 BCE. The other options provided are associated with different historical figures and locations, making them incorrect choices for this particular pyramid.

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16. What period in ancient Egyptian history is known as the Old Kingdom?

The Hyksos Period

The New Kingdom

Word

The Middle Kingdom

The Old Kingdom is the period in ancient Egyptian history that is known for the construction of the Great Pyramids at Giza and the reign of pharaohs such as Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

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The Old Kingdom is the period in ancient Egyptian history that is known for the construction of the Great Pyramids at Giza and the reign of pharaohs such as Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

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17. What is another term for a photograph?

Video

Word

Painting

Song

A photograph is also commonly referred to as a picture, capturing a moment in time visually.

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A photograph is also commonly referred to as a picture, capturing a moment in time visually.

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