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_______________ is an art form involving taking animals or objects and giving them human shapes and/or qualities.

A
Monography
B
Reliquary
C
Anthropomorphic imagery
D
Illuminated manuscript
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Why was the conquest of England documented in a tapestry?

A
Tapestry was the only accepted form of art in during the 11th century.
B
The monks only had thread and cloth with which to create the documentation.
C
Tapestries were known to be both durable and portable.
D
All of the above are true statements.
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What is a monogram?

A
A person or group that commissions a work of art.
B
A casket or container for sacred relics.
C
A character consisting of two or more letters combined or interwoven.
D
A likeness of someone,usually painted for purpose to memorialize the person.
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Look closely at the image below. Read the statement below and choose the best terms to fill in the blanks. The sculptor used much symbolism when creating this piece, such as the staff that signifies leadership.The use of symbols in this statue suggests the piece is more ______(1)_______ than ______(2)_______.

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A
(1) documentary; (2) commemorative
B
(1) monumental; (2) documentary
C
(1) commemorative; (2) documentary
D
(1) commemorative; (2) symbolic
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Which artist painted the piece entitled, Guernica?

A
Antoine-Jean Gros
B
Henri Rousseau
C
Pablo Picasso
D
Emanuel Leutze
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Consider the nutrition label that is found on food products. Do you believe it provides relevant information to a potential consumer? Why or why not?

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The Romanwas a form of government in which power was held by elected officials on behalf of the people. The governments of Rome and the United States both have alegislature in which power is balanced between two houses. were elected to lead Rome and command the army. This is a similar position in the United States as the.

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Selection 1:Republic
Selection 2:bicameral
Selection 3:Consuls
Selection 4:president
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Illuminated manuscripts have historically been created and used by which two religious faiths?

A
Christianity and Islam
B
Hinduism and Buddhism
C
Hinduism and Catholicism
D
Islam and Buddhism
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The basal metabolic rate measures the rate at which a person's body burns food and nutrient __________.

A
at rest
B
under stress
C
while exercising
D
on average
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In the above painting, what message was the artist, Antoine-Jean Gros, trying to spread?

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A
He intended to portray Napoleon as a compassionate and giving leader, who was not afraid to be among the sick and poor.
B
He wanted to portray the horrors caused by the outbreak of the bubonic plague in 1799.
C
He wanted to show the devastation experienced by the people during the Napoleon Wars, while at the same time show the people’s fortitude and love for Napoleon,
D
He intended to show Napoleon as a Christ-like figure, healing the sick with his touch.
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Historically, the main purpose of statues has been to ______________

A
commemorate rulers and other important individuals.
B
document events future generations should be aware of.
C
create portraits of people who have served in government.
D
serve as a tombstone for the ashes of the dead.
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Excess nutrients can be just as detrimental to a person's health as nutrient deficiencies.

A
T
B
F
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Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence.There was much _____________ used in the ancient writings, to produce a visual narrative of what had happened.

A
commemoration
B
symbolism
C
monument
D
abstractism
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In art, the material used by an artist to create a work of art is called the ___________.

A
motif
B
plane
C
tools
D
medium
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Define the terms adequate intake and tolerable upper intake level.

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. What does the above photograph commemorate and document?

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Which of the following is true regarding equestrian portraits?

A
The first examples were seen in the nineteenth century.
B
They helped exaggerate the facial features and perfection of the subject in the painting.
C
They were a form of social protest that was popularized by Picasso.
D
They used the image of a horse beneath a political figure to help convey the subject supreme power and leadership.
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. What is the above image an example of? Describe its purpose and importance in history.

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This picture was taken as American troops _________________ during WWII.

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A
invaded Germany
B
landed on D-Day
C
ran from invading Axis forces on D-Day
D
escaped from POW camps

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