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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.
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_____________ is an ancient African location that archeologists believe was first settled in 200BC. At this location, archeologists have found examples of small figures and Islamic architecture.

A
Igbo Ukwu
B
Blombos cave
C
Jenne
D
Kongo
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All of the following are examples of royal regalia, except: a. b. c. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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The purpose of the terracotta soldiers was to ______________

A
protect the emperor’s daughter.
B
honor the Chinese gods.
C
frighten the neighboring nations during the Three Kingdoms period.
D
guard the tomb of emperor Shihuangdi.
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In 1491, King Nzinga converted the Kongo Kingdom to Christianity. Which of the following was not true in the Kongo Kingdom after 1491?

A
Trade between the Kongo and neighboring nations was solidified.
B
The wealth of the Kongos increased dramatically.
C
Royal and religious regalia figures were mostly made of terracotta.
D
The increased trade led to an further production in textiles and regalia.
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Answer the following questions in 1-2 complete sentences.

Answer:

Spirited resonance is the overall energy of a work of art. Xie He believed that without this principle, there was no need to look further.

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Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above?

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A
The torso appears soft and fleshy, which was typical of Indian sculpture.
B
The body was created in a Greco-Roman styling.
C
The sculpture stands 3 3/4 inches tall.
D
It is made of red sandstone.
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Answer the following questions in 3-4 complete sentences. Above is a picture of one of the most famous discoveries ever to be found in China. Answer the following questions: - What does the picture show? - When and where was it discover? - Who discovered it and what was he doing when he/she discovered it?

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Answer:

This is a picture of the terracotta soldier. It was found in 1974 in China. A peasant discovered it while digging.

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This piece of art entitled, Horseman, is an example of ________________.

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A
Olmec art
B
Jenne art
C
Kongo art
D
South African art
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What happened to the ancient peoples of the Indus Valley?

A
They migrated to Greece and Rome during the Gupta period.
B
They were wiped out by a Tsunami during the 4th century.
C
They were annialated by the Guptas as they expanded their territories.
D
They disappeared as though into thin air, and the cause remains unknown.
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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.
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Slip is an artistic technique in which _____________________ a. a thin clay based liquid which is used in the production of ceramics as either a glue to hold pieces together, or as a paint. b. at least two elements are mixed to make a single metal sheet that can then be modeled through a process of hammering or melting. c. a style of painting in which a white layer, which is then covered in light brown washes is applied. Finally, the images are outlined in dark brown or black. d. a simplified strategy that is not concrete. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

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In the Amaravati school of thought, ________________________

A
flourished from the first through the fourth century.
B
figures of Buddha tended to be minature, with little detail.
C
Buddha is represented in an abstarct manner.
D
Buddha’s life story is explained.
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This sculpture entitled, Priest King, possesses facial features which were common to sculptures of the Indus Valley. Which of the following facial features is not present in this sculpture?

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thick lips
B
low forehead
C
stretched earlobes
D
slit eyes
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______________ is the overall energy of a work of art.

A
Bone method
B
Spirited Resonance
C
Division of Spirit
D
Calligraphy
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name and describe the sculpture above. What school of thought is this sculpture a part of?

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Answer:

This is a seated Buddha sculpture in the Mathura style. The Buddha sits cross-legged with a halo and attendants, and his raised hand makes the abhaya mudra, a gesture of reassurance. The sculpture is associated with Mahayana Buddhism, which venerates the Buddha as a transcendent figure.

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Africa is often termed “___________________” because of the examples of advanced development found by archeologists.

A
the beginning of human history
B
the location of artistic development
C
the heart of Islam
D
the cradle of art and civilization
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Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha flourished between the first and fifth centuries, and was distinctly Greco-Roman style?

A
Gandhara
B
Mathura
C
Amaravati
D
Gupta
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A(n) _____________ is a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.

A
Buddha
B
effigy
C
mandala
D
dogu

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