Question 1

What ancient painting convention was followed to distinguish men from women?

Accepted Answer

Women were portrayed with fair skin (yellow)and men were portrayed with dark skin (red).

Question 2

Significant numbers of small marble figurines representing naked women with arms folded over abdomens have been found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mycenae 
B)  the Cyclades Islands 
C)  Troy 
D)  Knossos 
A)  Mycenae 
B)  the Cyclades Islands 
C)  Troy 
D)  Knossos B

Question 3

Describe the megaron and its importance in Aegean architecture.

Accepted Answer

A reception hall which had the throne against the right wall and a central hearth bordered by four Minoan style wooden columns,which served as supports for the roof.A vestibule with a columnar façade preceded the throne room.The importance of this element is that a variation appeared later as a core element in early Greek temple plans,thus suggesting an architectural continuity that followed the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization

Question 4

What form of arch is above the lintel of the Lion Gate?

Accepted Answer

A)  barrel arch 
B)  corbelled arch 
C)  triangular arch 
D)  pointed arch 
A)  barrel arch 
B)  corbelled arch 
C)  triangular arch 
D)  pointed arch

Question 5

How do the frescoes found on the island of Santorini (ancient Thera)shape our understanding of Minoan fresco painting?

Accepted Answer

These frescoes are better preserved (a r

Question 6

Explain the uniqueness of the Harvester Vase.

Accepted Answer

The Minoan artist created a vibrant,movi

Question 7

Evaluate the importance of "context" in archaeology and art history.

Accepted Answer

One must know where the work w

Question 8

Minoan columns are distinguished by:

Accepted Answer

A)  tapering shape and bulbous capitals 
B)  pronounced swelling in the center 
C)  bud-shaped capitals 
D)  bull-shaped capitals 
A)  tapering shape and bulbous capitals 
B)  pronounced swelling in the center 
C)  bud-shaped capitals 
D)  bull-shaped capitals

Question 9

The Lion Gate is reminiscent of the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  soundbox of Ur 
B)  Standard of Ur 
C)  lamassu figures of Assyria 
D)  Pu-abi Cylinder seal 
A)  soundbox of Ur 
B)  Standard of Ur 
C)  lamassu figures of Assyria 
D)  Pu-abi Cylinder seal

Question 10

Describe the palaces that were rebuilt during the Minoan New Palace Period.

Accepted Answer

They were large,comfortable,with ample s

Question 11

Cycladic figurines having the same form took on different meanings in different contexts.What accounts for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  found in both cemeteries and settlements 
B)  found in royal houses and royal cemeteries 
C)  specific figurines were buried in urns 
D)  only those standing figurines had a different identity 
A)  found in both cemeteries and settlements 
B)  found in royal houses and royal cemeteries 
C)  specific figurines were buried in urns 
D)  only those standing figurines had a different identity

Question 12

Evaluate the impact the art market had on the archaeology of Cycladic figural sculpture.Consider the relationship between archaeology and art history.How did these relationships affect scholarship in the Cyclades?

Accepted Answer

The art market had a significant impact

Question 13

During the Mycenaean Period large-scale figural art on the Greek mainland was _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  very abundant 
B)  found only in temples 
C)  very rare 
D)  found only in palaces 
A)  very abundant 
B)  found only in temples 
C)  very rare 
D)  found only in palaces

Question 14

Who or what was the Minotaur?

Accepted Answer

A)  the king of Crete 
B)  half bull, half man 
C)  a bull with eagle's wings 
D)  Achilles' pet 
A)  the king of Crete 
B)  half bull, half man 
C)  a bull with eagle's wings 
D)  Achilles' pet

Question 15

The Lion Gate is the gateway to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tiryns 
B)  Knossos 
C)  Mallia 
D)  Mycenae 
A)  Tiryns 
B)  Knossos 
C)  Mallia 
D)  Mycenae

Question 16

The Old Palace Period in Minoan art came to an end around 1700 BCE.What was the probable cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  invasion by the Egyptians 
B)  invasion by the Mycenaeans 
C)  tidal wave 
D)  earthquake 
A)  invasion by the Egyptians 
B)  invasion by the Mycenaeans 
C)  tidal wave 
D)  earthquake

Question 17

It is said the Warrior Vase is a simplified narrative with a repetitious pattern,a far cry from the variety and anecdotal details evident in earlier works.Which of the following would be an example of an earlier work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harvester Vase 
B)  Octopus Vase 
C)  Kamares Ware Jar 
D)  Fleet Vase 
A)  Harvester Vase 
B)  Octopus Vase 
C)  Kamares Ware Jar 
D)  Fleet Vase

Question 18

When was the potter's wheel introduced,and how did it influence the shape of pottery?

Accepted Answer

The potter's wheel was introdu

Question 19

The guardian figure design of the Lion Gate can also be found in miniature on ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cretan seals 
B)  Mycenaean vases 
C)  Mycenaean dagger blades 
D)  Cretan vases 
A)  Cretan seals 
B)  Mycenaean vases 
C)  Mycenaean dagger blades 
D)  Cretan vases

Question 20

Evaluate and describe the architectural differences between the Citadel of Tiryns and the Palace at Knossos.What geographic and historical factors may account for these differences? Consider the societal components as well in your essay.

Accepted Answer

The Citadel of Tiryns and the Palace at

What ancient painting convention was followed to distinguish men from women?

Significant numbers of small marble figurines representing naked women with arms folded over abdomens have been found in:

Describe the megaron and its importance in Aegean architecture.

What form of arch is above the lintel of the Lion Gate?

How do the frescoes found on the island of Santorini (ancient Thera)shape our understanding of Minoan fresco painting?

Explain the uniqueness of the Harvester Vase.

Evaluate the importance of "context" in archaeology and art history.

Minoan columns are distinguished by:

The Lion Gate is reminiscent of the ___________.

Describe the palaces that were rebuilt during the Minoan New Palace Period.

Cycladic figurines having the same form took on different meanings in different contexts.What accounts for this?

Evaluate the impact the art market had on the archaeology of Cycladic figural sculpture.Consider the relationship between archaeology and art history.How did these relationships affect scholarship in the Cyclades?

During the Mycenaean Period large-scale figural art on the Greek mainland was _________________.

Who or what was the Minotaur?

The Lion Gate is the gateway to:

The Old Palace Period in Minoan art came to an end around 1700 BCE.What was the probable cause?

It is said the Warrior Vase is a simplified narrative with a repetitious pattern,a far cry from the variety and anecdotal details evident in earlier works.Which of the following would be an example of an earlier work?

When was the potter's wheel introduced,and how did it influence the shape of pottery?

The guardian figure design of the Lion Gate can also be found in miniature on ______________.

Evaluate and describe the architectural differences between the Citadel of Tiryns and the Palace at Knossos.What geographic and historical factors may account for these differences? Consider the societal components as well in your essay.

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What ancient painting convention was followed to distinguish men from women?

Significant numbers of small marble figurines representing naked women with arms folded over abdomens have been found in:

Describe the megaron and its importance in Aegean architecture.

What form of arch is above the lintel of the Lion Gate?

How do the frescoes found on the island of Santorini (ancient Thera)shape our understanding of Minoan fresco painting?

Explain the uniqueness of the Harvester Vase.

Evaluate the importance of "context" in archaeology and art history.

Minoan columns are distinguished by:

The Lion Gate is reminiscent of the ___________.

Describe the palaces that were rebuilt during the Minoan New Palace Period.

Cycladic figurines having the same form took on different meanings in different contexts.What accounts for this?

Evaluate the impact the art market had on the archaeology of Cycladic figural sculpture.Consider the relationship between archaeology and art history.How did these relationships affect scholarship in the Cyclades?

During the Mycenaean Period large-scale figural art on the Greek mainland was _________________.

Who or what was the Minotaur?

The Lion Gate is the gateway to:

The Old Palace Period in Minoan art came to an end around 1700 BCE.What was the probable cause?

It is said the Warrior Vase is a simplified narrative with a repetitious pattern,a far cry from the variety and anecdotal details evident in earlier works.Which of the following would be an example of an earlier work?

When was the potter's wheel introduced,and how did it influence the shape of pottery?

The guardian figure design of the Lion Gate can also be found in miniature on ______________.

Evaluate and describe the architectural differences between the Citadel of Tiryns and the Palace at Knossos.What geographic and historical factors may account for these differences? Consider the societal components as well in your essay.

The Birth of Art: Africa Europe and the Near East in the Stone Age

The Rise of Civilization

Pharoahs and the Afterlife

Gods,Heros,and Athletes

Italy Before the Romans

The Roman Empire

Late Antiquity

Byzantium

The Islamic World

Early Medieval Europe

The Age of Pilgrimages

The Age of Great Cathedrals

Italy,1200 to 1400

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