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Exploring Greek Art and Archaeology: A Quiz on Sculptures, Pottery, and Ancient Sites

Exploring Greek Art And Archaeology: A Quiz On Sculptures, Pottery, And Ancient Sites

Explore the rich tapestry of Greek art and archaeological discoveries in this focused quiz. Assess your knowledge on classical sculptures, ancient architecture, and iconic pottery. This quiz enhances understanding of historical...

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

Sample Question 1
What is the name, provenance, and date of the depicted amphora?

The Siren amphora from Sparta dating back to 550-525BCE.

The Achilles amphora from Troy dating back to 575-550BCE.

The Minotaur amphora from Crete dating back to 500-475BCE.

Name @ Provenance: The Nessos amphora (late protoattic/early black figure amphora) Findspot @ Date: Athens, 625-600BCE Material @ Size: 4ft Present Location: National Museum, Athens Description: Non-functional handles, winged Gorgons, tongues protruding, in kneeling position (meant to show motion). Perseus not shown, but dolphins below emphasize chase across the ocean. Geese plod around the rim, birds (Athenian owl) on handles. On the neck, battle between Herakles and centaur Nessos (identified by inscriptions). Herakles stabs the centaur for violating his wife, centaur in position of submission. Interpretation: At this time, black figure technique introduced and used for large scale narrative scenes. Geometric fillers no longer used. Transition between Protoattic tradition and beginning of Attic black figure.

Sample Question 2
What is the provenance of the Plan of temple in Prinias?

Rome, 100 CE

Name @ Provenance: Plan of temple, Prinias Findspot @ Date: Crete, 625-600 BCE Material @ Size: Stone Description: Rectangular cella, porch with three enormous piers, one exactly on the axis of the building. In the interior of the cella there was a hearth or sacrificial pit flanked by two columns (like Bronze Age Mycenaean halls). Interpretation: Recalls Bronze Age practices like those at Phaistos.

Jerusalem, 500 BCE

Athens, 400 BCE

Sample Question 3
Where is the statue of Phrasikleia located?

Name @ Provenance: Phrasikleia, and her inscribed base, from Merenda, Attica Findspot @ Date: 540 BCE Material @ Size: Marble, 6ft 1in Present Location: National Museum, Athens Description: Interpretation:

Louvre Museum, Paris

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

British Museum, London

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When was the Nike of Samothrace sculpted?

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