Ahi Chapter 3 Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
An Egyptian Pharoah's tomb was most commonly located in the upper chambers of a stepped pyramid or other enclosed structure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
An Egyptian Pharaoh's tomb was not commonly located in the upper chambers of a stepped pyramid or other enclosed structure. Instead, they were typically buried in elaborate tombs in the Valley of the Kings or in other specially constructed tombs.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The higher status an individual was in Egyptian society, the more likely they were to be represented in a relaxed and lifelike pose.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because in Egyptian society, the higher status individuals were more likely to be represented in a stiff and formal pose rather than a relaxed and lifelike pose. This was done to emphasize their authority and importance.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Judgment before Osiris from a Book of the Dead was made of what material?
- A.
Limestone
- B.
Green schist
- C.
Anorthosite gneiss
- D.
Papyrus
Correct Answer
D. PapyrusExplanation
Judgment before Osiris from a Book of the Dead was made of papyrus. This is because the Book of the Dead, which contained the texts and illustrations for the judgment scene, was typically written on papyrus scrolls. Papyrus was a common writing material in ancient Egypt, made from the papyrus plant that grew along the Nile River. The scrolls were often decorated and contained spells and instructions to help the deceased navigate the afterlife and pass the judgment before Osiris, the god of the underworld.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Akhenaten founded a new religion honoring _______, the life-giving sun disk.
- A.
Horus
- B.
Amun
- C.
Aten
- D.
Maat
Correct Answer
C. AtenExplanation
Akhenaten founded a new religion honoring Aten, the life-giving sun disk. Aten was believed to be the supreme god and the source of all life and energy. Akhenaten promoted the worship of Aten as the sole deity, rejecting the traditional polytheistic beliefs of ancient Egypt. He built a new capital city called Amarna and dedicated it to the worship of Aten. This religious revolution was a significant departure from the previous religious practices and had a profound impact on Egyptian society and culture during Akhenaten's reign.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In the Palette of Narmer the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt is shown by _________.
- A.
The presence of the Red Crown of Lower Egypt
- B.
The presence of King Menes
- C.
The presence of symbols from both areas
- D.
The use of hieratic scale in the palette
Correct Answer
C. The presence of symbols from both areasExplanation
The correct answer is the presence of symbols from both areas. This is because the Palette of Narmer depicts various symbols that represent both Upper and Lower Egypt, such as the intertwined serpents, the falcon representing Horus, and the bull representing the goddess Hathor. These symbols signify the unification of the two regions under the rule of Narmer, the first pharaoh of Egypt.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Graeco-Roman "mummy portraits," such as the Mummy wrapping of a young boy reflect _______.
- A.
A lack of interest in the afterlife
- B.
A break from Egyptian burial traditions
- C.
A blending of Roman and Egyptian burial traditions
- D.
A rejection of Roman interest in portraiture
Correct Answer
C. A blending of Roman and Egyptian burial traditionsExplanation
The correct answer is a blending of Roman and Egyptian burial traditions. This is because the "mummy portraits" combine elements of both Roman and Egyptian art styles and burial practices. The portraits themselves, which were painted on wooden panels and placed on the mummies, reflect the Roman tradition of portraiture. However, the practice of mummification and the inclusion of these portraits in the burial process is a continuation of the Egyptian burial tradition. Therefore, the "mummy portraits" represent a blending of both cultures' burial practices.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Choose the correct labeling for the following parts of the hypostyle hall of the Great Temple of Amun in Karnak in the order of A, B, C:
- A.
Clerestory, bud capitals, flower capitals
- B.
Bud capitals, clerestory, flower capitals
- C.
Flower capitals, bud capitals, clerestory
- D.
Clerestory, flower capitals, bud capitals
Correct Answer
A. Clerestory, bud capitals, flower capitals -
- 8.
The double portrait of Menkaure and a Queen exhibits several stylistic conventions including _________.
- A.
A marked distortion of the body and elongation of the heads
- B.
One foot extended forward and arms rigidly to the side
- C.
Very naturalistic hair and extreme realism
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. One foot extended forward and arms rigidly to the sideExplanation
The correct answer is "one foot extended forward and arms rigidly to the side." This can be seen in the double portrait of Menkaure and a Queen, where both figures have one foot extended forward and their arms are rigidly positioned at their sides. This stylistic convention was commonly used in Egyptian art to depict figures in a formal and static manner.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Choose the correct labeling for the following structures in the order of A, B, C. This is also the chronological order:
- A.
Pyramid, mastaba, stepped pyramid
- B.
Mastaba, stepped pyramid, pyramid
- C.
Stepped pyramid, pyramid, mastaba
- D.
Mastaba, pyramid, stepped pyramid
Correct Answer
B. Mastaba, stepped pyramid, pyramid -
- 10.
Tutankham ('King Tut') was Pharoah before Nefertiti was queen.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False. The statement suggests that Tutankhamun (King Tut) was pharaoh before Nefertiti became queen, but this is incorrect. Nefertiti was the queen during the reign of her husband, Akhenaten, who was the pharaoh before Tutankhamun.Rate this question:
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