Question 1

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 B

Question 2

Which prominent feature of the Ascension from the Rabbula Gospels was not actually described in the Gospel passage?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence of Mary Magdalene 
B)  The presence of the Virgin 
C)  The absence of Saint John the Evangelist 
D)  The portrait of the monk Rabbula 
A)  The presence of Mary Magdalene 
B)  The presence of the Virgin 
C)  The absence of Saint John the Evangelist 
D)  The portrait of the monk Rabbula B

Question 3

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 B

Question 4

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 5

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 6

The dome of the Hagia Sophia is supported by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  squinches 
B)  pendentives 
C)  vaults 
D)  beams 
A)  squinches 
B)  pendentives 
C)  vaults 
D)  beams

Question 7

What similarities exist between these images?

Accepted Answer

Archangel Michael (9-2)and Christ enthro

Question 8

Which event in Byzantine history accounts for the loss of art?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Ottoman Turks invasion of Constantinople 
B)  The Second Crusade 
C)  The Iconoclasm 
D)  The Seljuk Turks capture of Anatolia 
A)  The Ottoman Turks invasion of Constantinople 
B)  The Second Crusade 
C)  The Iconoclasm 
D)  The Seljuk Turks capture of Anatolia

Question 9

The images and symbols found in the sanctuary from San Vitale express the single theme of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Nativity 
B)  Christ's crucifixion 
C)  Christ's redemption of humanity 
D)  the martyrdom of Saint Vitalis (San Vitale) 
A)  the Nativity 
B)  Christ's crucifixion 
C)  Christ's redemption of humanity 
D)  the martyrdom of Saint Vitalis (San Vitale)

Question 10

Basil I claimed that he commissioned the mosaic of the Virgin and child enthroned in Hagia Sophia to replace the one that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the "impostors" destroyed 
B)  was created in the Roman period 
C)  included Justinian 
D)  was iconic in nature 
A)  the "impostors" destroyed 
B)  was created in the Roman period 
C)  included Justinian 
D)  was iconic in nature

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Explain the importance of Basil I.

Accepted Answer

He thought of himself as the "Restorer o

Question 14

The marriage of Anna to Prince Vladimir marked the introduction of Orthodox Christianity to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lombardy 
B)  Russia 
C)  Syria 
D)  Egypt 
A)  Lombardy 
B)  Russia 
C)  Syria 
D)  Egypt

Question 15

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 16

The significance of Maximianus is emphasized in the mosaic Justinian,Bishop Maximianus,and attendants,in San Vitale,Ravenna,through the presence of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the magnificence of his crown 
B)  the hand of God 
C)  a halo 
D)  an identifying inscription 
A)  the magnificence of his crown 
B)  the hand of God 
C)  a halo 
D)  an identifying inscription

Question 17

The ____ of the Lamentation found in St.Pantaleimon,Nerezi,contribute to the emotionally charged realization of the theme.

Accepted Answer

A)  abstracted figures and background 
B)  landscape and details 
C)  natural setting and modeled figures 
D)  architectural backdrop and garments 
A)  abstracted figures and background 
B)  landscape and details 
C)  natural setting and modeled figures 
D)  architectural backdrop and garments

Question 18

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 19

Justinian's position on the north wall of the apse of San Vitale is somewhat ambiguous.He appears to be slightly behind the bishop,yet the paten he carries overlaps the bishop's arm.This indicates the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  unimportance of Bishop Maximianus 
B)  importance of the state 
C)  force of Justinian's character 
D)  balance between church and state 
A)  unimportance of Bishop Maximianus 
B)  importance of the state 
C)  force of Justinian's character 
D)  balance between church and state

Question 20

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

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

Which prominent feature of the Ascension from the Rabbula Gospels was not actually described in the Gospel passage?

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

The model for the Archangel Michael was a ____.

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 dome of the Hagia Sophia is supported by ____.

What similarities exist between these images?

Which event in Byzantine history accounts for the loss of art?

The images and symbols found in the sanctuary from San Vitale express the single theme of ____.

Basil I claimed that he commissioned the mosaic of the Virgin and child enthroned in Hagia Sophia to replace the one that ____.

Whose relics were obtained from Egypt for Venice?

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

Explain the importance of Basil I.

The marriage of Anna to Prince Vladimir marked the introduction of Orthodox Christianity to _____.

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

The significance of Maximianus is emphasized in the mosaic Justinian,Bishop Maximianus,and attendants,in San Vitale,Ravenna,through the presence of ____.

The ____ of the Lamentation found in St.Pantaleimon,Nerezi,contribute to the emotionally charged realization of the theme.

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

Justinian's position on the north wall of the apse of San Vitale is somewhat ambiguous.He appears to be slightly behind the bishop,yet the paten he carries overlaps the bishop's arm.This indicates the ____.

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

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Exam 9: Byzantium

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

Which prominent feature of the Ascension from the Rabbula Gospels was not actually described in the Gospel passage?

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

The model for the Archangel Michael was a ____.

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 dome of the Hagia Sophia is supported by ____.

What similarities exist between these images?

Which event in Byzantine history accounts for the loss of art?

The images and symbols found in the sanctuary from San Vitale express the single theme of ____.

Basil I claimed that he commissioned the mosaic of the Virgin and child enthroned in Hagia Sophia to replace the one that ____.

Whose relics were obtained from Egypt for Venice?

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

Explain the importance of Basil I.

The marriage of Anna to Prince Vladimir marked the introduction of Orthodox Christianity to _____.

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

The significance of Maximianus is emphasized in the mosaic Justinian,Bishop Maximianus,and attendants,in San Vitale,Ravenna,through the presence of ____.

The ____ of the Lamentation found in St.Pantaleimon,Nerezi,contribute to the emotionally charged realization of the theme.

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

Justinian's position on the north wall of the apse of San Vitale is somewhat ambiguous.He appears to be slightly behind the bishop,yet the paten he carries overlaps the bishop's arm.This indicates the ____.

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

Art in the Stone Age

Ancient Mesopotamia and Persia

Egypt Under the Pharaohs

The Prehistoric Aegean

Ancient Greece

The Etruscans

The Roman Empire

Late Antiquity

The Islamic World

Early Medieval Europe

Romanesque Europe

Gothic Europe

Late Medieval Italy

South and Southeast Asia Before 1200

China and Korea to 1279

Japan Before 1333

Native Arts of the Americas Before 1300

Africa Before 1800

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