Art of the Ancient Near East — Unit test Answers

Organized systems of agriculture, the maintenance of herds of domesticated animals, and permanent, year-round settlements marked the_______________.a.Paleolithic Erac.Bronze Ageb.Stone Aged.Neolithic Era

The Persians are highly regarded for their achievements in all of the following areas, except which?a.jewelryc.weaponsb.sculptured.coinage

Cuneiform was first developed by the Sumerians so they could have _________________a.written records for trade and business.b.a code of laws.c.a written recording of all court procedures and decisions.d.a transferable method of communication between Sumerian rulers.

Which of the following is not true of art during the Hellenistic period?a.Abstract forms were often used to represent human figures.b.The sculptures were enormous during the Hellenistic period.c.Much of the art is characterized by outlined or drawn imagery.d.Artists of this period had a noticeably violent vision for art.

_______________ 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

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

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

Metalworking began _________________a.during the Upper Paleolithic period.b.with the introductions of Bronze, an alloy, or mixture of tin and copper, changed the peoples of Europe. c.out of a need for stronger weaponry to used against the increasingly aggressive Vikings.d.with, and because of, all of the above circumstances.

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

Which of the following is not true of the Fertile Crescent?a.The Tigris and Euphrates rivers run through the Fertile Crescent.b.The Fertile Crescent frequently experience flooding.c.Societies of the Fertile Crescent believed in equality and communal living.d.The first water management systems were created in this region, which led to the first cities.

What is the significance of the Stele of Hammurabi?a.It is the earliest known written trade transaction.b.It is a written history of the development of the Persian empire.c.It is a carved relief which explains Sumerian laws and religious traditions.d.It is the earliest example of written law.

Which of the following examples is from the Lower Paleolithic period? a. c. b. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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.

The Paleolithic period is ____________________a.divided into three phases.b.also referred to as the New Stone Age.c.best known for its ceramics and human-like figures.d.took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.

The picture above shows a ______________, which was first used between 3300 and 3100 BCE in order to ensure that no unauthorized person could gain access to whatever was being sealed. a. stylus seal c. cylinder seal b. cuneiform seal d. Sumerian seal Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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.

Linear motifs, used during the Geometric Period of ancient Greek art, ___________________ a. used both logographic and alphabetic elements. b. reflected the belief that the dead could continue to enjoy their favorite activities. c. were a stylistic method that included the use of spirals, diamonds,and cross hatching. 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.

Which is not true about the Upper Paleolithic period?a.People made tools by chipping flint pebbles into blades and scrapers that had sharp edges. b.Humans and animal forms begin to be seen in art.c.The period took place between 40,000 and 4,000 BCE.d.In cave art, Artists used the cave’s irregularities to create images.

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