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    This is a authentic Roman bronze statuette of mercurious 2nd cent. AD - ProProfs

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Embark on a thrilling exploration of history with our Ancient Artifacts Quiz! This quiz invites you to journey through time and uncover the secrets of civilizations past. Each question is designed to challenge your understanding and appreciation of the world's most fascinating historical treasures. From the majestic Egyptian sarcophagi to the intricate pottery of ancient Greece, and the mysterious tools of the Stone Age, this quiz covers a broad spectrum of human history.

As you progress through the questions, you'll encounter stunning artifacts that have shaped our understanding of ancient cultures. This quiz not only tests your knowledge but also enriches your grasp of how these artifacts have contributed to archaeological studies and heritage preservation. Prepare to be challenged, intrigued, and inspired. Good luck on your adventure into the depths of ancient history with our Ancient Artifacts Quiz!

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  • 2. 
    Who were the Etruscans? - ProProfs

    • Who were the Etruscans?

    • Pastoral nomads from the Asiatic steppes that disrupted Roman culture ca. 5000 BC

    • A group that resided in northern Italy and who ruled the Romans through kings until ca. 510 BC

    • Phoenician colonists who settled in northern Africa.

    • Germanic invaders from north of the Rhine who conquered Rome ca. 455 AD

    • A Greek city state at the southern end of the Balkans.

    Correct Answer
    A. A group that resided in northern Italy and who ruled the Romans through kings until ca. 510 BC
    Explanation
    The Etruscans were a group that resided in northern Italy and ruled the Romans through kings until around 510 BC. They had a significant influence on Roman culture, particularly in terms of art, architecture, and religious practices. The Etruscans were known for their advanced civilization and played a crucial role in shaping the early development of Rome.

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  • 3. 
    1 Drachma = 6 Obols - ProProfs

    • 1 Drachma = 6 Obols

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. It states that 1 Drachma is equal to 6 Obols.

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  • 4. 

    • The Egyptian government legally sold Egyptian antiquities until 1983.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the Egyptian government had the legal authority to sell Egyptian antiquities until 1983. This implies that before 1983, the government had the power to sell these historical artifacts.

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  • 5. 

    • Who discovered the Rosetta Stone?

    • Henry Rawlinson

    • Ramon Saenz de Heredia

    • Pierre F. X. Buchard

    • Babtist Frederick

    Correct Answer
    A. Pierre F. X. Buchard
    Explanation
    Pierre F. X. Buchard is the correct answer for the discovery of the Rosetta Stone.

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  • 6. 
    An _______  is a piece of pottery (or stone), usually broken off from a vase or other earthenware vessel. In archaeology, it may contain scratched-in words, doodles or drawings. Royal Museum for Art and History brussels, Satirical figured, attributed to DeM. 19th-20th dyn. - ProProfs

    • An _______  is a piece of pottery (or stone), usually broken off from a vase or other earthenware vessel. In archaeology, it may contain scratched-in words, doodles or drawings.
    • Royal Museum for Art and History brussels, Satirical figured, attributed to DeM. 19th-20th dyn.

    • Askos

    • Ostracon

    • Mostra

    • Aryballos

    • Mousecat

    Correct Answer
    A. Ostracon
    Explanation
    An ostracon is a piece of pottery (or stone) that is usually broken off from a vase or other earthenware vessel. In archaeology, an ostracon may contain scratched-in words, doodles, or drawings. This answer is correct because it accurately identifies the term that fits the given description. The other options, askos, mostra, aryballos, and mousecat, do not match the definition provided.

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  • 7. 
      How do you date ancient pottery? - ProProfs

     
    • How do you date ancient pottery?

    • Radiocarbon dating

    • Totassium-largon dating

    • Dendrochronology

    • Thermoluminescence dating

    • Brons Lipkin dating

    • Tamphora lekythos dating

    Correct Answer
    A. Thermoluminescence dating
    Explanation
    Thermoluminescence dating is a method used to date ancient pottery. This technique relies on the fact that when pottery is fired, it traps energy from the surrounding environment. Over time, this energy is released in the form of light when the pottery is heated. By measuring the amount of light emitted, scientists can determine how long ago the pottery was last heated and therefore estimate its age. This method is particularly useful for dating pottery that is older than a few thousand years and does not contain organic material that can be dated using radiocarbon dating.

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  • 8. 
    The blue BAAF stands for:  ______ Ancient Art Fair   - ProProfs

    • The blue BAAF stands for:  ______ Ancient Art Fair
     

    Correct Answer
    Brussels
    Brussel
    Brussels Ancient Art Fair
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Brussels Ancient Art Fair. The blue BAAF stands for Brussels Ancient Art Fair.

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  • 9. 

    Who has sold objects like a mummified falcon, the Egyptian sarcophagus mask, and the meteorite fragment?

    • Bonhams

    • Royal Athena

    • Sadigh Gallery

    • These artifacts could have been sold by any dealer

    Correct Answer
    A. Sadigh Gallery
    Explanation
    The Sadigh Gallery has sold objects like a mummified falcon, an Egyptian sarcophagus mask, and a meteorite fragment. This New York-based gallery specializes in a wide range of ancient art and artifacts from various cultures, offering collectors unique items that are significant for their historical and cultural value. These pieces exemplify the kind of unique and historically significant items that can be found in their collection.

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  • 10. 
    Date the artifacts below and put them in chronological order. Put the numbers of the artifacts in the correct order starting with the oldest artifact. For example: 341265 ^ artifact nr. 1 ^ artifact nr. 2 ^ artifact nr. 3 ^ artifact nr. 4 ^ artifact nr. 5 ^ artifact nr. 6 - ProProfs

    • Date the artifacts below and put them in chronological order. Put the numbers of the artifacts in the correct order starting with the oldest artifact. For example: 341265
    • ^ artifact nr. 1
    • ^ artifact nr. 2
    • ^ artifact nr. 3
    • ^ artifact nr. 4
    • ^ artifact nr. 5
    • ^ artifact nr. 6

    Correct Answer
    534126
    5= mesopotamian pig amulet 3= illyrian helmet 4= celtic coin 1= roman african red ware 2= coptic textile 6= viking bronze dragon
    Explanation
    The correct chronological order of the artifacts is as follows:
    5= Mesopotamian pig amulet, 3= Illyrian helmet, 4= Celtic coin, 1= Roman African red ware, 2= Coptic textile, 6= Viking bronze dragon.

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  • 11. 

    • What does the name Amenemhet mean?

    • Powerful like re

    • Ruler of the desert lands anather

    • The wrath of Anubis

    • Amun is at the head

    Correct Answer
    A. Amun is at the head
  • 12. 

    • In Greek society, women were treated as

    • Equals to men, especially when it came to voting

    • Gods

    • Inferior to men in both social and political affairs

    • Slaves in every household

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Inferior to men in both social and political affairs
    Explanation
    In Greek society, women were considered inferior to men in both social and political affairs. They had limited rights and were not given the same opportunities or privileges as men. Women were often excluded from participating in public life, including voting and holding political positions. They were expected to fulfill traditional roles as wives and mothers, and their primary duty was to support and serve their husbands and families. This inequality and subordination of women was deeply ingrained in Greek society and reflected in various aspects of their culture and social structure.

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  • 13. 

    • Sekhmet is represented as a woman with a

    • Human head with a sun disk and horns

    • Lion head

    • Ibis head

    • Falcon head

    • Jackal head

    Correct Answer
    A. Lion head
    Explanation
    Sekhmet is represented as a woman with a lion head. This is because she is the goddess of war and destruction in ancient Egyptian mythology, and the lion is a symbol of strength and power. The lion head symbolizes her fierce and aggressive nature, as well as her role as a protector and warrior.

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  • 14. 

    • Find the correct Greek pottery names

    • (A) bell krater, (B) lebes, (C) skyphos, (D) aryballos, (E) hydria, (F) volute krater, (G) kantharos, (H) psykter, (I) kylix, (J) stamnos, (K) alabastron, (L) oinochoe, (M) lekythos, and (N) amphora.

    • (A) bell krater, (B) lebex, (C) skyphos, (D) psykter, (E) hydria, (F) volute krater, (G) kantharos, (H) aryballos, (I) kylix, (J) stamnos, (K) alabastron, (L) oinochoe, (M) lelythos, and (N) amphora.

    • (A) volute krater, (B) Kebes, (C) smyphos, (D) ballos, (E) pydria, (F) lebes krater, (G) kantaros, (H) psykter, (I) kylis, (J) stamnos, (K) abastron, (L) oinochoes, (M) lekythox, and (N) amphora.

    • (A) molute krater, (B) mebes, (C) smyphos, (D) psykter, (E) pydria, (F) lebes krater, (G) kantaros, (H) ballos, (I) tylix, (J) stamnox, (K) abastron, (L) oinochoes, (M) lekythol, and (N) bell krater.

    Correct Answer
    A. (A) bell krater, (B) lebes, (C) skyphos, (D) aryballos, (E) hydria, (F) volute krater, (G) kantharos, (H) psykter, (I) kylix, (J) stamnos, (K) alabastron, (L) oinochoe, (M) lekythos, and (N) amphora.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is (A) bell krater, (B) lebes, (C) skyphos, (D) aryballos, (E) hydria, (F) volute krater, (G) kantharos, (H) psykter, (I) kylix, (J) stamnos, (K) alabastron, (L) oinochoe, (M) lekythos, and (N) amphora.

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  • 15. 

    • Date this small oinochoe with the armed owl of Athens.

    • Circa 150-100 BC

    • Circa 410-390 BC

    • Circa 650-600 BC

    • Circa 1950-2010 AD

    Correct Answer
    A. Circa 410-390 BC
  • 16. 

    • The Delian League eventually became which empire?

    • Alexander the great's empire

    • The Athenian empire

    • The Persian empire

    • The Spartan empire

    Correct Answer
    A. The Athenian empire
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Athenian empire. The Delian League was originally formed as a defensive alliance of Greek city-states against the Persian Empire. However, over time, Athens gained control over the league and transformed it into an empire. Athens used its dominance to extract tribute from other city-states and expand its influence throughout the Aegean region. This led to the establishment of the Athenian empire.

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  • 17. 
    Is this a man or a woman? - ProProfs

    • Is this a man or a woman?

    • Trick question it´s neither (Roman marble copy, 2nd century AD)

    • Woman (Roman marble copy, 3th century AD)

    • Man (Roman marble copy, 1st century AD)

    Correct Answer
    A. Trick question it´s neither (Roman marble copy, 2nd century AD)
  • 18. 
    Hieroglyphic text is read in what direction? - ProProfs

    • Hieroglyphic text is read in what direction?

    • Top to Bottom

    • Left to right

    • Right to left

    • It varies

    • Option 5

    Correct Answer
    A. It varies
    Explanation
    The direction in which hieroglyphic text is read can vary depending on the specific context or arrangement of the text. Some hieroglyphic texts may be read from top to bottom, while others may be read from left to right or even from right to left. The direction of reading can be influenced by factors such as the orientation of the text, the layout of the symbols, or the intended meaning of the text. Therefore, it is not fixed and can vary.

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  • 19. 
    The regional dynasty that (also) ruled Mesopotamia after Alexander's death was the   - ProProfs

    • The regional dynasty that (also) ruled Mesopotamia after Alexander's death was the
     

    • Ptolemies

    • Abbasids

    • Antigonids

    • Seleucids

    • Attalids

    Correct Answer
    A. Seleucids
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Seleucids. The Seleucids were a regional dynasty that ruled Mesopotamia after Alexander the Great's death. They were one of the successor states that emerged from the breakup of Alexander's empire. The Seleucids were known for their vast territorial holdings, which included parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They ruled over a diverse population and faced challenges from neighboring powers, such as the Ptolemies in Egypt and the Parthians in Iran. The Seleucid Empire eventually declined and was conquered by the Romans in the 1st century BC.

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  • 20. 

    • Are the objects below authentic or forgeries?
     

    • They are all forgeries

    • They are all authentic

    • They are all forgeries except for the first bronze cross

    • They are all authentic except for the last Roman bronze head

    Correct Answer
    A. They are all forgeries
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that all of the objects mentioned in the question are not genuine and are instead fake or counterfeit. This means that none of the objects are authentic or genuine.

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  • 21. 
    Which culture made this bronze plaque 5th century BC? - ProProfs

    Which culture made this bronze plaque 5th century BC?

    Correct Answer
    Scythian
    Explanation
    The correct answer for this question is "Scythians, Scythian, Scyths, Scythia, the Scythians, the Scyths." These options all refer to the same culture, the Scythians, who made the bronze plaque in the 5th century BC.

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  • 22. 
    Who used the very useful Dodecahedra? - ProProfs

    • Who used the very useful Dodecahedra?

    • Romans

    • Vikings

    • Assyrians

    • Mycenaeans

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Romans
    Explanation
    The Romans used the very useful Dodecahedra.

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  • 23. 

    • When did the UK and the USA adopt the "1970 UNESCO Convention on Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property"?

    • Both in 1970

    • The UK in 1986 and the USA in 1970

    • The UK in 2002 and the USA in 1983

    • The UK never adopted the 1970 UNESCO Convention

    • The 1970 UNESCO Convention does not exist

    Correct Answer
    A. The UK in 2002 and the USA in 1983
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that the UK adopted the "1970 UNESCO Convention on Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property" in 2002 and the USA adopted it in 1983. This means that the UK and the USA both agreed to abide by the guidelines and regulations set forth in the convention in those respective years.

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  • 24. 

    • The Carthaginians were originally

    • Descendants from the Cogotas and Rome's rivals in the western Mediterranean.

    • A civilization in Canaan who established a major trade empire in the western Mediterranean.

    • One of the regional dynasties that succeeded Alexander the Great's empire in the eastern Mediterranean.

    • A confederacy of seafaring raiders also called the Sea Peoples in the eastern Mediterranean.

    Correct Answer
    A. A civilization in Canaan who established a major trade empire in the western Mediterranean.
    Explanation
    The Carthaginians were descendants from a civilization in Canaan who established a major trade empire in the western Mediterranean. This suggests that the Carthaginians were a powerful and influential civilization that engaged in extensive trade activities in the western Mediterranean region.

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  • 25. 

    • Which statement about bronze disease is false?

    • There is no quick solution to its removal.

    • Bronze disease is always caused by bacteria.

    • Heat can stop or slow down bronze disease.

    • Moisture is needed to start the reaction that leads to bronze disease.

    • Soaking it for fourteen days in distilled water is a good idea.

    Correct Answer
    A. Bronze disease is always caused by bacteria.
    Explanation
    Bronze disease is not always caused by bacteria. There can be multiple factors that contribute to the development of bronze disease, including the presence of chloride ions, high humidity, and exposure to pollutants. Bacteria can be one of the causes, but it is not the sole cause of bronze disease.

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  • 26. 

    • This is a ancient Luristan sword and is used in the Near East 3000 years ago. The sword is worth around:
    Picture Artemis gallery-

    • € 60

    • € 600

    • € 6000

    • € 60.000

    • € 600.000

    • € 6 million

    • Priceless

    Correct Answer
    A. € 600
  • 27. 

    • The Indo-European people that where very close to the Thracians are called the

    • Gauls

    • Greeks

    • Armenians

    • Scythians

    • Dacians

    Correct Answer
    A. Dacians
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Dacians. The explanation is that the Indo-European people who were very close to the Thracians are called the Dacians.

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  • 28. 

    What is an ushabti?

    • A type of ancient Egyptian musical instrument used in religious ceremonies.

    • A ceremonial boat, used to transport the deceased across the Nile in the afterlife.

    • A funerary figurine, placed in tombs to serve the deceased in the afterlife.

    • A sacred text used during mummification rituals in ancient Egypt.

    Correct Answer
    A. A funerary figurine, placed in tombs to serve the deceased in the afterlife.
    Explanation
    An ushabti (also commonly spelled as shabti or shawabti) is a funerary figurine used in ancient Egyptian religion. These figurines were typically placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants for the deceased in the afterlife. According to Egyptian beliefs, ushabtis would magically come to life when called upon and perform agricultural labor or other tasks for the deceased, ensuring that the individual could rest without interruption.

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  • 29. 

    • This beautiful and rare Near Eastern Lioness sculpture was sold at Sotheby’s for

    • $ 572

    • $ 572000

    • $ 5,72 million

    • $ 57,2 million

    • $ 572 million

    • It didn´t sell

    Correct Answer
    A. $ 57,2 million
    Explanation
    The correct answer is $57.2 million. This suggests that the Near Eastern Lioness sculpture was sold at Sotheby's auction for a staggering amount of money. The high price indicates that the sculpture is considered to be rare and valuable, possibly due to its historical or artistic significance.

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