Art History – Prehistoric and Ancient Art:World Art Before 1400 – Flashcards
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The four main islands of Japan are __________________________.
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d. Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu
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Which of the following is not true of Japanese pottery during the Jomon period?
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c. Pieces of Jomon pottery held magic powers of good fortune.
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Men's hand _________________________
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d. satirized different levels of society
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A(n) _____________ is a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.
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b. effigy
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In Esoteric Buddhism, ___________________
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a. mandalas were outlawed by Buddhist priests.[WRONG]
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Which of the following is an example of the Japanese style, women's hand?
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A
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This piece is an example of Japanese calligraphy. Besides humor and sadness, the main theme of this poem is __________.
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c. love
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The title of this piece of Esoteric Buddhist art is ____________________.
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a. Mandalas of the Womb World
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Mandalas were _____________
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b. a hanging scroll used for teaching about deities.
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The top of the pot displayed _________________
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d. an artistic playful spirit
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All of the following are examples of royal regalia, except:
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[NOT] C) http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-05-00_files/i0260002.jpg
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What was found at Igbo Ukwu?
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evidence for copper alloy or bronze casting in Sub Saharan Africa.
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Which site is believed to have been the site of an ancient elite burial and shrine?
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Igbo Ukwu
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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?
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[NOT] Trade between the Kongo and neighboring nations was solidified.
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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.
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Jenne
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What is royal regalia?
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Jewels, scepters, and other artifacts of the reigning royal family.
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The discovery of the Blombos cave suggests _________________
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[NOT] copper alloy or bronze casting were first used in Sub Saharan Africa.
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In Jenne art, figures were _________________
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all of the above.
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In the Kongo Kingdom, textiles were ____________________
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used in funerary rituals and as a form of currency.
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http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-05-00_files/i0200000.jpg This piece of art entitled, Horseman, is an example of ________________.
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Jenne art
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http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0270000.jpg This example of Southwestern rock art shows an image of ________________.
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a hunting excursion
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Which of the following is not true of Mesoamerican civilizations?
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The Mesoamericans are attributed with creating a technique that used the painters fingers and yucca fiber brushes to apply reddish pigment made from iron oxide.
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The Olmec produced an abundance of ______________. The blocks of material were quarried, then transported from distant sites.
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[NOT] rock art paintings
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Which of the following is not true of the North American Southwest?
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The Natives of the North American Southwest produced an abundance of basalt sculpture.
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In what state were the colossal head sculptures found in Mesoamerica?
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They were discovered vandalized and in disrepair.
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Which of the following is not an example of Mesoamerican art?
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[NOT] B) http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0240002.jpg
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Amongst the Mayan peoples, painters were a part of the ____________.
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[NOT] working class
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http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-04-00_files/i0230000.jpg This piece is entitled _______(1)_______. It is attributed to the _______(2)_______.
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(1) Hunter's Mural; (2) Freemont people
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The Mesoamerican colossal head monuments were are believed to depict ______________.
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important figures
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What is a codex-style of painting?
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A style of painting in which a white slip, painted in light brown washes is applied, and then the images are outlined in dark brown or black.
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Ancient Indus sculptures were _____________________
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contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today.
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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?
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Gandhara
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In ancient Indus sculpture, people were represented _______________.
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realistically
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Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha often focused on scenes from Buddha's life?
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Amaravati
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Which of the following works of art is from the Gupta period?
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[NOT] http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0280002.jpg
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Among all school of thought concerning the representation of Buddha, which of the following is not a common trait of Buddha?
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Buddha is always shown in a cross-legged position.
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http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0210000.jpg Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above?
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[NOT] The sculpture stands 3 3/4 inches tall.
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What happened to the ancient peoples of the Indus Valley?
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They disappeared as though into thin air, and the cause remains unknown.
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Which of the following is not true of art during the Gupta Period?
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The art combined Hellenistic, Persian, and Native styles.
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http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0240000.jpg This sculptural representation of Buddha is an example of the _____________ school of thought.
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[NOT] Gandhara
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The purpose of the terracotta soldiers was to ______________
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d. guard the tomb of emperor Shihuangdi.
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In ancient China, which occupation was honored and believed to be a spiritual experience?
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c. potter[WRONG]
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______________ is the overall energy of a work of art.
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b. Spirited Resonance
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What was discover in Shaanxi, China, in 1974?
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b. terracotta soldiers
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Which of the following is not true of the terracotta soldiers?
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c. The emperor guarded by the terracotta soldiers is considered China's strongest leader throughout all of history.
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Which of the following is not true of Korean Maebyeong bottles?
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b. Korean pottery rivaled the best Chinese court ceramics.
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Which of the following is NOT true of this head dress from the Stilla nation?
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a. It was intended to be worn by the emperor during court sessions.
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Which of Xie He's principles of painting is closely connected to calligraphy?
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a. bone method
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Maebyeong Bottles are a part of which nation cultural past?
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c. Korea
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Which of the following independent nations of the Three Kingdoms period is known as Unified Stilla, or _________________.
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a. Stilla[WRONG]
