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Ancient Art History: From Paleolithic to Roman Era Quiz

Ancient Art History: From Paleolithic To Roman Era Quiz

Explore the evolution of art from the Upper Paleolithic to Roman times, spanning 30,000 BCE to 100 CE. This assessment covers significant artistic developments and cultural transitions, enhancing understanding of ancient art...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
What is the name of the Upper Paleolithic sculpture from Hohlenstein-Stadel, Germany created around 30,000 BCE?

1-2 Lion-Human (Upper Paleolithic)From Hohlenstein-Stadel, Germany.C. 30,000 BCE.Mammoth ivory, height 115/8" (29.6 cm).Ulmer Museum, Ulum, Germany

Terracotta Army

Stonehenge

Venus de Milo

Sample Question 2
What is the significance of the Woman from Willendorf sculpture?

1-4 Woman from Willendorf(Upper Paleolithic)Austria, c. 24,000 BCELimestone, height 43/8" (11cm)Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, AustriaScultpture in the Round, Relief Sculpture

Nefertiti (Egyptian) Egypt, c. 1345 BCE Painted limestone bust, height 20" (50cm) Neues Museum, Berlin, Germany Sculpture in the Round

Bull-Leaping Fresco (Minoan) Crete, c. 1450 BCE Fresco Painting, approx. 2' (60cm) in height Archaeological Museum, Heraklion, Greece Fresco Painting

Hammurabi's Code (Babylon) Mesopotamia, c. 1754 BCE Diorite, height 7'4" (2.24m) Louvre Museum, Paris, France Legal Code

Prehistoric and Early Mesopotamian Art Quiz

Prehistoric And Early Mesopotamian Art Quiz

Explore key artworks from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods through to early Mesopotamian civilizations, excluding Egyptian art. This examination assesses understanding of major artistic developments and their cultural...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
What is the name, time, location of the Waterworn Pebble of Makapansgat?

Round Pebble of Australia - 1,500,000 BCE - Australia - Displayed in a museum as a testament to ancient sculpting techniques.

Smooth Stone of Peru - 2,500,000 BCE - Peru - Exceptional craftsmanship distinguishes it as a valuable artwork.

Ancient Rock of Zimbabwe - 1,000,000 BCE - Zimbabwe - An archaeological artifact due to its unique carvings.

Waterworn Pebble of Makapansgat3,000,000 BCEMakapansgat, South AfricaNot artwork because it was neither manufactured nor modified.

Sample Question 2
What is the name, time, and location of the archaeological artifact commonly known as the Woman from Willendorf?

Woman from Willendorf28,000-25,000 BCEAustriaPaleolithic

Stonehenge3000 BCEEnglandNeolithic

Venus de Milo200-100 BCEItalyRoman

Rosetta Stone196 BCEEgyptPtolemaic