Survey Of Art Quiz #1

The correct answer refers to the Venus of Willendorf, a small statue believed to have been made over 25,000 years ago. The other options are famous sculptures from different time periods and cultures.

The correct answer is two bison, which are prehistoric animals. The incorrect answers provide different combinations of animals and time periods, which do not match the description in the question.

The correct answer refers to prehistoric cave paintings found in various locations around the world, showing artistic depictions of spotted horses and human hands.

The correct answer describes a scene from prehistoric times with specific animals and a wounded man. The incorrect answers provide variations with different animals, individuals, and time periods.

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, consisting of a ring of standing stones. It is one of the most famous and mysterious prehistoric sites in the world, believed to have been constructed around 3000 BC. Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, and Statue of Liberty are not prehistoric sites.

Votive figures from the Abu Temple in the ancient Near East are distinct artifacts with specific historical and cultural significance. The Mayan pyramids in Mesoamerica, Roman aquaducts in Italy, and Greek statues from the Parthenon in Athens are not related to the votive figures from the Abu Temple.

The Royal Standard of Ur is an artifact from the ancient Near East, specifically from the Sumerian city of Ur in present-day Iraq. It dates back to around 2600-2400 BCE.

The image shown is actually the head of an Akkadian ruler from the Ancient Near East, characterized by its specific artistic style and historical context. It is not related to Roman sculpture, Mesoamerican pottery, or Egyptian hieroglyphics.

The Stele of Naram-Sin is an ancient artifact from the ancient Near East, specifically Mesopotamia. It depicts Naram-Sin, a ruler of the Akkadian Empire, and is one of the earliest known examples of propaganda in art, showcasing his military victories. The Rosetta Stone is an artifact that played a crucial role in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics, the Parthenon Marbles are Greek sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens, and the Terracotta Army is a collection of sculptures in China buried with the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.

The Lion Gate is an archaeological site located in the Ancient Near East region, specifically in Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite Empire. It is known for its impressive lion sculptures adorning the gateway.

The palette of king Narmer is an ancient Egyptian artefact dating back to the 31st century BC. It is a ceremonial palette depicting the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Narmer. The other options mentioned are not related to this particular Egyptian artifact.

The great pyramids are located in Egypt, specifically in the ancient city of Giza.

Khafra is the correct answer as he is the pharaoh associated with the construction of the second largest pyramid in Giza, known as the Pyramid of Khafre. The other options, Khufu, Akhenaten, and Tutankhamun, were also significant pharaohs in Egyptian history but are not specifically known for constructing the second largest pyramid in Giza.

The seated scribe is a famous ancient Egyptian statue known for its intricate details and historical significance.

The correct answer refers to an ancient Egyptian activity where a man named Ti is depicted watching a hippopotamus hunt. The other options are unrelated to the given clue.

The prehistoric bracket generally refers to the time period from 3000-1500 BCE, spanning the early Bronze Age.

The ancient near east bracket dates are from 3500 to 636 BCE, covering a significant period of early human civilization in the region.

Egyptian bracket dates refer to a traditional chronological scheme used by modern historians to address the ancient history of ancient Egypt, which lasted from around 3000 BCE to 600 BCE. The other options provided do not align with the established timeline of Egyptian history.