Question 1

Which of the following events changed the fortunes of Byzantium in the final or Late Byzantine period?

Accepted Answer

A) The defeat of the Sasanians in 1261 
B) The Seljuk Turks captured most of Anatolia 
C) William II of Sicily sought an alliance with Constantinople 
D) A successful treaty was negotiated between Constantinople and Rome 
A) The defeat of the Sasanians in 1261 
B) The Seljuk Turks captured most of Anatolia 
C) William II of Sicily sought an alliance with Constantinople 
D) A successful treaty was negotiated between Constantinople and Rome

Question 2

Reflecting the tradition of ancient art, ____ accompany the Old Testament harpist in the image of David Composing the Psalms .

Accepted Answer

A) Roman emperors 
B) images of pagan deities 
C) other sacred figures 
D) allegorical figures 
A) Roman emperors 
B) images of pagan deities 
C) other sacred figures 
D) allegorical figures

Question 3

Which of the following reasons likely persuaded Emperor Leo III to initiate iconoclasm?

Accepted Answer

A) The loss of almost two-thirds of Byzantine territory 
B) To prepare for a visit from the Latin pope 
C) The creation of images was too expensive 
D) To commemorate his conversion to Islam 
A) The loss of almost two-thirds of Byzantine territory 
B) To prepare for a visit from the Latin pope 
C) The creation of images was too expensive 
D) To commemorate his conversion to Islam

Question 4

The interior mosaic program for Saint Mark's has explanatory labels written in both Greek and Latin. What accounts for this?

Accepted Answer

A) It accommodates the needs of Venice's diverse population. 
B) It reflects the political ambitions of the bishop of Venice. 
C) It reflects Venice's position as a link between East and West. 
D) It accommodates the needs of the patriarch of Constantinople. 
A) It accommodates the needs of Venice's diverse population. 
B) It reflects the political ambitions of the bishop of Venice. 
C) It reflects Venice's position as a link between East and West. 
D) It accommodates the needs of the patriarch of Constantinople.

Question 5

____ remained the Byzantine foothold in Italy for two centuries.

Accepted Answer

A) Naples 
B) Florence 
C) Venice 
D) Ravenna 
A) Naples 
B) Florence 
C) Venice 
D) Ravenna

Question 6

Discuss the consequences of the Iconoclasm and its effect on Early Byzantine art. How did the Iconoclasm affect Middle Byzantine art? Include in your discussion the reasons for the iconoclasm. Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

The Iconoclasm, which took place in the

Question 7

The model for the Archangel Michael was a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) monk 
B) Roman emperor 
C) Gospel writer 
D) winged Victory 
A) monk 
B) Roman emperor 
C) Gospel writer 
D) winged Victory

Question 8

Explain the importance of Basil I.

Accepted Answer

He thought of himself as the "Restorer o

Question 9

The presence of the ____ embroidered on Theodora's garment in Theodora and attendants, the mosaic on at San Vitale, Ravenna, underscored her elevated rank.

Accepted Answer

A) chi rho iota 
B) three mage 
C) Virgin and Child 
D) imperial eagle 
A) chi rho iota 
B) three mage 
C) Virgin and Child 
D) imperial eagle

Question 10

The architects of Hagia Sophia fused the central plan and the basilica by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) placing several domes on the nave 
B) placing a hemispherical dome on a square base 
C) dividing the nave and side aisles with walls 
D) intersecting two basilicas 
A) placing several domes on the nave 
B) placing a hemispherical dome on a square base 
C) dividing the nave and side aisles with walls 
D) intersecting two basilicas

Question 11

The dome on the Katholikon, Hosios Loukas, is formed by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) pendentives 
B) bemas 
C) supporting octagons 
D) squinches 
A) pendentives 
B) bemas 
C) supporting octagons 
D) squinches

Question 12

Why is it significant that the Anastasis is found in the parekklesion , a side chapel, in this instance a funerary chapel, of the church of Christ in Chora?

Accepted Answer

The subject matter of the Anastasis is t

Question 13

Whose relics were obtained from Egypt for Venice?

Accepted Answer

A) Saint Matthew 
B) Saint Mark 
C) Saint Luke 
D) Saint John 
A) Saint Matthew 
B) Saint Mark 
C) Saint Luke 
D) Saint John

Question 14

Compare the mosaics of Saint Catherine, Sinai, and San Vitale, Ravenna. What changes have been incorporated into San Vitale, and why?

Accepted Answer

The mosaics of Saint Catherine, Sinai, a

Question 15

Compare the Lamentation from Nerezi and the Anastasis from the Church of Christ in Chora. How are they different? Why? Consider the political climate for each work and why it is relevant.

Accepted Answer

The Lamentation from Nerezi and the Anas

Question 16

The medium used for the icon of the Virgin (Theotokos) and Child between Saints Theodore and George is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Encaustic 
B) Oil on panel 
C) Mosaic 
D) Fresco 
A) Encaustic 
B) Oil on panel 
C) Mosaic 
D) Fresco

Question 17

Among the new Byzantine features that appeared in the mosaics at San Vitale is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) an elaborate setting 
B) the absence of solid bodies 
C) naturalistic action 
D) a variety of gestures 
A) an elaborate setting 
B) the absence of solid bodies 
C) naturalistic action 
D) a variety of gestures

Question 18

Explain the innovations Byzantine architects developed. Discuss specific features from at least three buildings and include all three periods (Early, Middle, and Late Byzantine) in your essay. Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

Byzantine architects developed several i

Question 19

In place of images, the iconoclasts used only symbolic forms, such as the ____, which were already familiar in early Christian art.

Accepted Answer

A) bearded Christ on the cross 
B) Holy family 
C) cross 
D) Transfiguration 
A) bearded Christ on the cross 
B) Holy family 
C) cross 
D) Transfiguration

Question 20

How is Mary represented in the Vladimir Virgin ?

Accepted Answer

It is a tender and personalized image of

Exam 9: Byzantium

Which of the following events changed the fortunes of Byzantium in the final or Late Byzantine period?

Reflecting the tradition of ancient art, ____ accompany the Old Testament harpist in the image of David Composing the Psalms .

Which of the following reasons likely persuaded Emperor Leo III to initiate iconoclasm?

The interior mosaic program for Saint Mark's has explanatory labels written in both Greek and Latin. What accounts for this?

____ remained the Byzantine foothold in Italy for two centuries.

Discuss the consequences of the Iconoclasm and its effect on Early Byzantine art. How did the Iconoclasm affect Middle Byzantine art? Include in your discussion the reasons for the iconoclasm. Use examples to support your essay.

The model for the Archangel Michael was a ____.

Explain the importance of Basil I.

The presence of the ____ embroidered on Theodora's garment in Theodora and attendants, the mosaic on at San Vitale, Ravenna, underscored her elevated rank.

The architects of Hagia Sophia fused the central plan and the basilica by ____.

The dome on the Katholikon, Hosios Loukas, is formed by ____.

Why is it significant that the Anastasis is found in the parekklesion , a side chapel, in this instance a funerary chapel, of the church of Christ in Chora?

Whose relics were obtained from Egypt for Venice?

Compare the mosaics of Saint Catherine, Sinai, and San Vitale, Ravenna. What changes have been incorporated into San Vitale, and why?

Compare the Lamentation from Nerezi and the Anastasis from the Church of Christ in Chora. How are they different? Why? Consider the political climate for each work and why it is relevant.

The medium used for the icon of the Virgin (Theotokos) and Child between Saints Theodore and George is which of the following?

Among the new Byzantine features that appeared in the mosaics at San Vitale is ____.

Explain the innovations Byzantine architects developed. Discuss specific features from at least three buildings and include all three periods (Early, Middle, and Late Byzantine) in your essay. Use examples to support your essay.

In place of images, the iconoclasts used only symbolic forms, such as the ____, which were already familiar in early Christian art.

How is Mary represented in the Vladimir Virgin ?

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