Art of Ancient Egypt 1 Answers

This ancient Egyptian symbols is the ____________. a. Eye of Horus c. Scepter b. Red Crown of Lower Egypt d. Eye of the Ankh Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not true of the Pyramids of Giza? a. Menkaure is the smallest of the three. b. Khufu is the oldest and the only pyramid that tombs have been discovered in. c. Khafre has a top of limestone and still hold some of its veneer. d. Khufu is the oldest and largest. It is believed that the slope of the sides was intended to mimic the sun rays. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The method used by the ancient Egyptians to build the Pyramids of Giza is still a mystery to both archeologists and historians. Among historians and scholars, which of the following is not considered a possible theory?a.They broke up the blocks into small pieces, which were then assembled wherever they were intended to be placed.b.They may have built a ramp of sand which stones were stacked along, and then another ramp would be built on top, and the same process repeated.c.They may have shoved the stones along slippery, wet sand to the desired locations.d.They made have rolled the stone on logs to the locations.

A relief sculpture is __________________a.a three-dimensional form of art that is meant to be seen from all sides.b.a sculpture that has a relationship with its surrounding and religious significance.c.a type of sculpture that contains objects embedded in a ground surface.d.a form of site specific work, which is designed to affect the way a space is experienced.

Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above? a. The intertwined plants below the throne symbolize Khafre’s rule of both Upper and Lower Egypt. b. The man’s head is held by Horus, the falcon god, which is a display of protection. c. The lions form the throne’s legs, symbolizing strength and power. d. The sculpture was never completed, but the reason is unknown. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Old Kingdom sculptors _____________________a.made pieces that showed the beauty and power of the Egyptian goddesses.b.produced figures of less prominent people.c.used expensive materials such as gold and precious jewels.d.worked only for the Egyptian rulers creating items for their palaces and tombs.

This decorative sculpture was placed in the tomb of Egyptian governor, Senbi to provide _____________ a. company for the governor. b. entertainment for the dead for eternity. c. encourage favor from the falcon god, Horus. d. protection against evil spirits or beings. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

This golden mask was found in the tomb of __________________, and it provided new information to historians about Egyptian culture. a. Tutankhamun c. Khafre b. Pepy d. Amenemhat I Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The three Pyramids of Giza include all of the following, except which?a.Menkaurec.Khufub.Khafred.Narmer

The most impressive aspect of ancient Egyptian symbols is __________________a.the consistency of the symbols.b.the amount of symbols used.c.the creativity of the symbols.d.the similarities they share with the English alphabet.