Question 1

Which early Egyptian king is depicted along with his wife Kha-Merer-Nebty in a freestanding sculpture?

Accepted Answer

A)  King Mycerinus
B)  Akhenaton
C)  Tutankhamen
D)  Ramses II
E)  none of these are correct A

Question 2

During the fourth and fifth centuries BC, literary, theatrical, musical, and visual arts flourished in Greece on a level unmatched until the Renaissance some two thousand years later.This period in Greece's history is referred to as the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Roman Empire
B)  Stone Age
C)  Bronze Age
D)  Hellenistic Age
E)  Classical Age E

Question 3

What is a stupa?

Accepted Answer

A stupa is a significant form of Buddhist architecture, primarily serving as a commemorative monument associated with sacred relics or the remains of Buddhist monks and nuns. The structure is symbolic and represents the enlightened mind of the Buddha. Stupas originated in the Indian subcontinent and have spread throughout Asia, adapting to various cultural influences along the way.

The traditional stupa is composed of several key elements:

1. The base: Usually square or circular, it represents the earth and serves as a solid foundation for the stupa.
2. The dome or hemisphere: This part symbolizes water and represents the Buddha's burial mound. It is often referred to as the "anda" and is the most prominent feature of a stupa.
3. The harmika: A square platform situated on top of the dome, it symbolizes the element of air and is said to be the abode of the gods.
4. The yasti: A pole that arises from the harmika, symbolizing fire, it represents the axis of the universe.
5. The chattra: The umbrella-like structure at the top of the yasti, it symbolizes the element of ether (space) and is a mark of sovereignty and protection.

Stupas are often surrounded by a railing that provides a path for circumambulation, which is a devotional practice where followers walk around the stupa in a clockwise direction as a form of meditation and veneration.

Over time, the design of stupas has evolved, and various regional styles have emerged. For example, the Tibetan chorten, the Japanese pagoda, and the Southeast Asian cetiya, although differing in form, all retain the fundamental symbolism of the original stupa.

Stupas serve as focal points for Buddhist practice and are often found in monastic complexes. They are places of pilgrimage for Buddhists who visit them to pay homage, meditate, and gain merit. The construction of a stupa is considered a highly meritorious act in Buddhism, and these structures continue to be an important element of Buddhist cultural and religious landscapes.

Question 4

Describe the coffin of King Tut in detail.

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Question 5

British ________________ is credited with removing the sculptures from the pediment of the Parthenon.Today, these sculptures are housed in the British Museum.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lord Elgin
B)  Athena
C)  Trajan
D)  Emperor Augustus
E)  none of these are correct

Question 6

The Greek Hellenistic homeland was divided into relatively small states that competed with each other economically and sometimes politically.Despite this fragmentation, all of the following united the Greeks except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a common language
B)  a common religion
C)  a common leader
D)  a sophisticated literature and art
E)  a love of athletics

Question 7

Discobolos, or Discus Thrower, originally cast in bronze by Myron, is an excellent example of _______, a philosophy of dignity and self-control.

Accepted Answer

A)  heroism
B)  stoicism
C)  naturalism
D)  all of these are correct
E)  none of these are correct

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the most unique elements of the Arch of Constantine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the first use of an arch.
B)  It does not glorify an Roman emperor.
C)  It used previously existing sculptures from other monuments.
D)  It is an early Christian monument.
E)  It depicts violent scenes of battle.

Question 9

In addition to their use of the arch, the Romans developed the architectural feature of the dome.The most beautiful domed monument from ancient times is the ?????????????___________, a temple dedicated to all of the Roman gods and goddesses.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parthenon
B)  Pantheon
C)  Acropolis
D)  Arch of Constantine
E)  The Great Stupa

Question 10

Give an example of Hellenistic sculpture and describe the distinctly Hellenistic style it exhibits.

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Question 11

Discuss the importance of the artwork created during the rule of Akhenaten.How do the depictions of the pharaoh and his family differ from all preceding Egyptian art?

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Question 12

Identified as the pharaoh of the Exodus, ________demanded a more powerful, formal style of Egyptian sculpture, as evidenced by the colossal statues erected at the pharaoh's temple.

Accepted Answer

A)  King Mycerinus
B)  Akhenaton
C)  Tutankhamen
D)  Ramses II
E)  none of these are correct

Question 13

Describe the features and function of the Column of Trajan.

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Question 14

Following the death of his father-in-law Akhenaton, _____________ enjoyed a brief, six-year reign as pharaoh.

Accepted Answer

A)  King Mycerinus
B)  Tutankhamen
C)  Ramses II
D)  Queen Nefertiti
E)  none of these are correct

Question 15

Compare and contrast Discobolos, a Roman marble copy of a bronze by Myron, with Mycerinus and His Queen, from Giza.

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Question 16

The _______________, in which the arch was a key to the support of the structure, was a gift of the imperial family to the people of Rome.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parthenon
B)  Pantheon
C)  Acropolis
D)  Arch of Constantine
E)  Colosseum

Question 17

List the cultural characteristics used by historians when identifying civilizations.Egypt, Classical Greece and Rome all share these characteristics.

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Question 18

What are the characteristics of the life-sized sculptures found in Qin-Shi Huang's tomb?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were painted.
B)  They are individual portraits of real soldiers.
C)  Each originally carried real weapons.
D)  Some of the sculptures bear the names of the sculptors.
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 19

According to Greek mythology, the immortal gods lived on _____ even though they often visited earth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mount Olympus
B)  the Acropolis
C)  the Parthenon
D)  the Pantheon
E)  none of these are correct

Question 20

Which of the following is characteristic of the Hellenistic style sculptures?

Accepted Answer

A)  more dramatic
B)  more complex
C)  more restrained
D)  more rigid
E)  a and b

Exam 12: Ancient Empires, Ancient Gods