AP Art History Study Set 7

d) a broken pediment and a figural sculptural style reflecting Greek and Near Eastern influence

Although the Great Temple at Petra was closely tied to Arabic culture, architectural influences included a) relief carvings like those found at the Hindu Lakshmana Temple b) toranas like those seen at the Great Stupa at Sanchi c) relief carvings like those found on the lintels at the temples at Yaxchilán d) a broken pediment and a figural sculptural style reflecting Greek and Near Eastern influence

c) separated royal living quarters from the rest of the city

At Nan Madol, massive walls signaled the status and power of those buried there in the same way that The Forbidden City's walls a) managed the separation of a royal central city from satellite cities b) separated areas of Supreme, Central, and Protecting Harmony c) separated royal living quarters from the rest of the city d) managed the flow of common people to and from the royal court

c) changed by the importation of Communism

Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan represents how historical Chinese painting styles were a) emphasized by the cultural revolution b) enhanced by contemporary conventions c) changed by the importation of Communism d) affected by the people of Anyuan district

b) Egyptian canon of perfect proportions

Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) is referred to as The Canon because it reflects Polykleitos's interest in earlier societal values including a) Mycenaean concepts related to emotions b) Egyptian canon of perfect proportions c) Minoan canon of expressionism d) Mesopotamian development of contrapposto

d) Greek universal ideal

Head of a Roman Patrician, rejects what stylistic convention in favor of the realistic portrayal of the individual? a) Tiberian conservatism b) Etruscan meander style c) Roman impluvium d) Greek universal ideal

c) His godly devotion is symbolized.

How does the demonstration of power and authority in Gudea Seated differ from those in Sumerian cultures? a) His strategic intelligence is symbolized. b) His wealth is symbolized. c) His godly devotion is symbolized. d) His large kingdom is symbolized.

b) could wear ornamentation like Tapa cloth

In Tongan culture, the privilege of speaking for the supreme chief was reserved for talking chiefs, who were the only men who a) could wear ornamentation like cowry shells b) could wear ornamentation like Tapa cloth c) could present Tapa cloth or cowry shells to nobility d) could take Tapa cloth or cowry shells off the island

d) are seeking transformation at death

Jowo Rinpoche is considered the most sacred image in Tibet, and it is a pilgrimage site for Tibetans who a) reject aniconism b) believe in the Mandate of Heaven c) are performing the hajj d) are seeking transformation at death

a) by tracing an individual's descent from an ancestral god

Position in Polynesian society was determined a) by tracing an individual's descent from an ancestral god b) by demonstration of prestige in leadership c) by the accumulation of wealth d) by tracing an individual's connection to the Dreamings

c) military forces as prepared, diligent, and courageous

Roman ethics are evidenced in the Column of Trajan, which features a) the Romans heroically submitting to the Ludovisi b) the emperor giving no mercy to captives c) military forces as prepared, diligent, and courageous d) no reference to working class tasks

b) the Kuosi, who report directly to the king

The Aka elephant mask can be used only by a) a secret society of Chokwe shamans b) the Kuosi, who report directly to the king c) dancers who have learned complex choreography d) the queen, who has been trained in its correct use

a) Connection to the spirit world

The Ambum Stone shares which of the following with the Camelid sacrum in the shape of a canine? a) Connection to the spirit world b) Use in hunting ceremonies c) Symbolic reference to fertility d) Functions to venerate ancestors

a) political and ceremonial function

The Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) combined aniconism with vegetal forms in support of a) political and ceremonial function b) religious iconography c) secular consolidation of religious factions d) hierarchical social divisions

a) the Roman sense of cultural and military superiority

The Column of Trajan combines the details of soldierly life with the glorification of Trajan to reflect a) the Roman sense of cultural and military superiority b) the Etruscan influence on civic equality and justice c) the Dacian culture whose defeat was being honored d) the Republican sense of humility and grace

a) relief sculptures at Lakshmana temple connect the natural and spirit worlds

The David Vases include symbols of male and female energy, much like the a) relief sculptures at Lakshmana temple connect the natural and spirit worlds b) Great Stupa's demonstration of religious function through secular art c) Vishnu Temple at Deogarh demonstrates the importance of social hierarchies in nature d) Nio guardian statue at Todai Ji reflects the relationship between ancestors and ceremonial art

d) the religious and secular authority of the emperor

The Great Buddha at Todai-ji is the centerpiece of a temple complex that combined a) dry and wet gardens to assist visitors in meditation b) a Shinto sensibility with a mandala-based site plan c) Neo-Confucian, Hindu, and Buddhist spirituality d) the religious and secular authority of the emperor

d) channeling the deceased's energy back into the community of the living

The Malagan mask contributed to a sense of social continuity by a) accommodating spirits and mediating between tribal chiefs and gods b) representing ancestors who were honored for procreative powers c) symbolizing the protective power of deities and ancestors d) channeling the deceased's energy back into the community of the living

b) a place where worshippers revered Hatshepsut's immortal spirit

The Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut was never intended to be the queen's tomb but was meant to be a) the residence of her 12-year-old stepson and heir, Thutmose III b) a place where worshippers revered Hatshepsut's immortal spirit c) a residence for the other, minor wives of Thutmose II d) a place where courtiers lived and could be monitored

d) Bull-headed lyre

The Standard of Ur and its narrative registers are similar to what artwork? a) Statues of votive figures b) Head of an Akkadian ruler c) Gudea Seated d) Bull-headed lyre

b) a life-size statue of Apollo mounted on its roof

The Temple of Minerva combined public and religious function, as evidenced by a) its porch, where divinatory rituals adopted from Minoan culture were performed b) a life-size statue of Apollo mounted on its roof c) its cellae, where small statues of Athena were mounted in niches d) its entrances on all four sides to accommodate crowds

c) Both are used by their respective cultures in participatory rituals.

The Transformation Mask and the Malagan Mask share which feature in common? a) Both are used ritually to facilitate coming of age rituals. b) Both incorporate bones from the animals they represent. c) Both are used by their respective cultures in participatory rituals. d) Both incorporate representations of a deceased shaman.

b) Blood-letting

The art of tattooing is culturally parallel to what practice? a) Religious pilgrimage b) Blood-letting c) Funerary practices d) Ritual sacrifice

b) ancestors

The artwork pictured is believed to represent a) deities b) ancestors c) directions d) mountains

d) 'Ahu 'ula (feather cape)

The artwork pictured is culturally similar to a) Moai on platform (ahu) b) The Ambum Stone c) Hiapo (tapa) d) 'Ahu 'ula (feather cape)

c) Practical function or purpose

The artwork pictured is evidence of what trend in Pacific artworks? a) The technique of repetition b) Figural representation of humans c) Practical function or purpose d) Cross-cultural influence

a) feasts held in conjunction with initiation rites of males

The bis pole functions in modern day as a ceremonial sculpture in a) feasts held in conjunction with initiation rites of males b) feasts held as part of funerary rituals c) feasts held in blood-letting rituals d) feasts held to honor a chief or leader

a) size and generic features

The cultural importance of the female figure in Running horned woman is most clearly supported by her a) size and generic features b) dress and body art c) suggested movement d) symbolic facial features

d) Deities see Athenians as near equals

The depiction of Athenians alongside deities in the Plaque of the Ergastines underscores what Greek narrative tradition? a) Proceedings are dedicated to the gods b) Reminder of Athenian subservience to gods c) Athenians require divine assistance d) Deities see Athenians as near equals

a) emphasis on balance and proportion

The development of contrapposto in Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) reflects the Greek concept of order and harmony as seen in its a) emphasis on balance and proportion b) suggestion of imperial dominance c) reflection of internal peace and repose d) restricted movement and constraint

a) Uruk's political power at the time

The height of the White Temple and its ziggurat are evidence of a) Uruk's political power at the time b) Uruk's vast wealth at the time c) Uruk's burial practices at the time d) Uruk's military strategy at the time

b) Usurpation by colonial forces

The history of the Qorikancha at the City of Cusco reflects which of the following? a) Colonial mastery of Incan building techniques b) Usurpation by colonial forces c) Development of sacred calendars d) Depiction of bloodletting rituals

d) demonstrate the power and influence of the king

The images on the registers in the pictured artwork are intended to a) demonstrate the power and influence of the culture b) demonstrate the power and influence of the invading army c) demonstrate the power and influence of the king's army d) demonstrate the power and influence of the king

d) was the supreme chief

The swirled tattoo pattern in front of the figure's left ear indicates that he a) was disgraced by his tribe b) was champion in several battles c) was a ritual specialist d) was the supreme chief

b) Greek culture as evident in Grave stele of Hegeso

The triclinium of the Ixion Room in the House of the Vettii includes narrative elements reflecting the influence of the a) Aegean culture as evident in the Female Figurine b) Greek culture as evident in Grave stele of Hegeso c) Minoan culture as evident in the Dolphin Fresco d) Mycenaean culture as evident in the Lion's Gate

a) cultural importance of religious practice

Though much smaller than the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike's orientation and placement in the Acropolis underscore the a) cultural importance of religious practice b) cultural transition to more inclusive religious practice c) revival of ancient practice during the Archaic Period d) unity of political authority with military strength

a) Greek emphasis on naturalism

Unlike Lady of Auxerre, the Peplos Kore from the Acropolis portrays movement rather than rigid geometric forms to reflect the a) Greek emphasis on naturalism b) Etruscan emphasis on power c) Persian connection to the gods d) Roman support of the patriarchy

a) connect the afterlife to human existence

Use of stylized human features in the Anthropomorphic stele supports its function to a) connect the afterlife to human existence b) emphasize the spiritual nature of humans c) support ritualized sacrifices d) reflect the cultural importance of men

d) Common origin

What explains the similarities in the Pacific cultures? a) Ecological situation b) Social structure c) External influence d) Common origin

b) To connect with the deities

What purpose was served by the Sumerians building their temples on top of ziggurats? a) To make them inaccessible to enemies b) To connect with the deities c) To avoid excessive erosion d) To align to the cardinal points

d) Fourth Style, combining intricate designs with illusionism

What stylistic development in Roman painting does the triclinium in the Ixion Room of the House of the Vettii feature? a) First style, combining atmospheric perspective and linear perspective b) Second Style, combining stucco reliefs and marble panels c) Third Style, combining patterns with linear perspective d) Fourth Style, combining intricate designs with illusionism

d) Islamic, European, and Byzantine

What traditions influenced the artist Bichitr when he painted Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings? a) Islamic, European, and Japanese b) Islamic, Byzantine, and Persian c) Persian, Byzantine, and Japanese d) Islamic, European, and Byzantine

c) A tool used to teach navigation techniques to the young

What would best describe the function of the artwork pictured? a) A ceremonial sculpture used in feasts held to honor a chief or leader b) A symbol of social hierarchy in a culture c) A tool used to teach navigation techniques to the young d) A sculpture used in religious ceremonies

c) Sargon II and dignitary

Which example could be compared with this image as a culturally similar work? a) Head of Akkadian ruler (Sargon) b) Stele of Naram-Sin c) Sargon II and dignitary d) Babylonian Cuneiform envelope

a) Head of Akkadian ruler (Sargon)

Which example could be compared with this image as a culturally similar work? a) Head of Akkadian ruler (Sargon) b) Stele of Naram-Sin c) Sargon II and dignitary d) Gudea Seated

c) Stele of Naram-Sin

Which example emphasizes power and authority through hierarchical scale? a) Babylonian Cuneiform envelope b) Head of Akkadian ruler (Sargon) c) Stele of Naram-Sin d) Gudea Seated

b) The Lion Gate at Hattusa

Which example functioned as a symbol of power and protection? a) The White Temple b) The Lion Gate at Hattusa c) The Ziggurat of Ur d) The Code of Hammurabi

d) Ahu 'ula (feather cape)

Which of the following was a symbol of status or social position? a) Moai on platform (ahu) b) The Ambum Stone c) Hiapo (tapa) d) 'Ahu 'ula (feather cape)

a) Detail of guards at Persepolis

Which of the following works was intended to demonstrate the power of the Persian Empire? a) Detail of guards at Persepolis b) The Ishtar Gate c) Ashurbanipal Hunting Lions d) Genie with a Poppy Flower

c) confidence in their parity with the gods

With the Great Altar of Zeus, Romans combined a battle victory with mythical gods and monsters, celebrating the culture's a) faith in its social and political roots b) belief in Gaia's guidance during battle c) confidence in their parity with the gods d) deification of Alkyoneos

b) Mesa Verde structures were oriented to support religious ceremony

Within the City of Machu Picchu, living rock was incorporated into the structure in the same way a) the City of Cusco used animal-shaped rocks to inspire layout b) Mesa Verde structures were oriented to support religious ceremony c) the Chavín de Huántar used the confluence of two rivers as a tinkuay d) Templo Mayor used a naturally low area as a sunken plaza