Art of Ancient Africa — Unit test Answers

Before the Edict of Milan, Christian art ________________a.could only be seen in the Christian Orthodox cathedrals.b.presented Christian stories through multi-leveled symbolism.c.reflected the strongly spiritual focus of the wealthy leadership.d.contained images of symbolic Christian people who would go unnoticed by pagans

What is royal regalia?a.Jewels, scepters, and other artifacts of the reigning royal family.b.Processed thin, smooth and durable animal hide used in the pre-printing age for written works.c.Any type of royal clothing which has been individually created to display deity.d.A thin lay based liquid which is used in the production of ceramics as either a glue to hold pieces together, or as a paint.

Ancient Indus sculptures _____________________ a. were extremely large and usually made out of clay or sandstone. b. were created to show people how Buddha came to become deity. c. contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today. d. were always carved into the sides of mountains and in the walls of caves in the valley. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In Jenne art, figures were _________________a.polished. b.covered with a red clay slip.c.fired at low temperatures.d.all of the above.

The Classical period is divided into three phases. The Early Classical period is marked by ________________a.the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. b.the election of Pericles and the beginning of the Golden Age.c.the great wealth that flourished through the Athenian cities.d.the defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE.

Which of the following is not true of the terracotta soldiers?a.The terracotta soldiers were found in Shaanxi.b.The terracotta soldiers were originally painted, however most of the paint has worn away over time.c.The emperor guarded by the terracotta soldiers is considered China’s strongest leader throughout all of history.d.The terracotta soldiers carried spears. swords, daggers, and axes.

_______________ is a type of art reflected the belief that the dead could continue to enjoy their favorite activities.a.Hellenistic artc.Geometric artb.Funerary artd.Classical art

______________ is the overall energy of a work of art.a.Bone methodc.Division of Spiritb.Spirited Resonanced.Calligraphy

In Esoteric Buddhism, ___________________a.mandalas were outlawed by Buddhist priests.b.the pottery was made using a coil technique.c.there were many deities who were all part of a universal Buddha.d.Buddhism was spread to China and Korea.

A(n) _____________ is a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.a.Buddhac.mandalab.effigyd.dogu

In this work of art, which of the following can be observed? a. The artist painted the figures with elongated necks, legs, and arms. b. The figures are placed in a triangular shape, as geometric conventions were common in art during this time period. c. This piece is intended to represent the Christian trinity. d. All of the above can be observed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Aniconism is __________________a.a stylistic method that includes spiral, diamonds,and cross hatching patterns.b.an elaborate method of repeating geometric forms reflecting plants and animals.c.the avoidance of figural imagery.d.a wide, central section of a piece of architecture.

In ancient Indus sculpture, people were represented _______________.a.by abstract formsb.realisticallyc.always along side Buddhad.as reincarnated animals