Review Questions

Which site is known for the first signs of town planning? A. Catal Huyuk B. Jericho C. Stonehenge D. Le Tuc d' Audoubar

A. Catal Huyuk

The Dipylon vase is from which period? A. Geometric B. Archaic C. High Classical D. Late Classical

A. Geometric

Which animal is rare in cave paintings? A. bear B. bison C. horse D. rhinoceros

A. bear

All prehistoric paintings have been found in A. the deep recesses of the caves. B. the livable areas of the caves. C. the entrances of caves. D. rock-cut shelters.

A. the deep recesses of the caves.

Black-figure vases were most prominent during which period? A. Geometric B. Archaic C. High Classical D. Late Classical

B. Archaic

Which of the following is typical of Islamic architecture? A. Basilica B. Mosque C. Temple D. Central-Plan

B. Mosque

The Lion Gate is found at which complex? A. Palace at Knossos B. Palace of Mycenae C. Palace of Sargon II D. Pyramids at Giza

B. Palace of Mycenae

What is NOT an element of prehistoric cave paintings? A. animal subjects B. backgrounds C. women subjects D. contour lines

B. backgrounds

A Greek statue of a young female is known as a A. kritios B. kore C. kouros D. kouroi

B. kore

Which is true regarding the Neolithic Period? A. Development of weapons B. Domestication of the dog C. Dwellings constructed D. Primitive writing

C. Dwellings constructed

The venus of Willendorf represents what dominant theme? A. Agriculture B. Hunting C. Fertility D. Gathering

C. Fertility

The Venus of Willendorf is a A. Mesolithic sculpture B. Neolithic sculpture C. Paleolithic sculpture D. Proto-Paleolithic sculpture

C. Paleolithic sculpture

Which of the following characterize the Neolithic Period? A. Hunting and gathering B. First system of writing C. The construction of dwellings D. The development of art

C. The construction of dwellings

Which is true for Minoan painting? A. passive B. simple C. curvilinear D. prehistoric

C. curvilinear

The Neolithic period is categorized by A. hunting and gathering food. B. hunting and the domestication of the dog. C. domestication of plants and dogs. D. attribution of magical properties.

C. domestication of plants and dogs.

The asymmetrical plan of the Erechtheion was most probably due to the fact that the structure A. was symbolic of Erectheus' tumultuous life B. was an architectural experiment C. had to incorporate existing shrines D. was intended to be a rejection of the Classical Ideal

C. had to incorporate existing shrines

The Snake Goddess sculpture belongs to which culture? A. Cycladic B. Egyptian C. Mycenaean D. Minoan

D. Minoan

Based on their art works, which society had a warrior culture? A. Cycladic B. Hobbit C. Minoan D. Mycenaean

D. Mycenaean

The influence of the Amarna period is evident in the work for which Pharaoh? A. Khafre B. Hatshepsut C. Ramses II D. Tutankhamen

D. Tutankhamen

The theme of propaganda refers to the: A. cycle of life B. use of symbols C. opinion of art D. political view point

D. political view point