Question 1

The doors of the Church of Saint Michael's at Hildesheim,Germany,________.

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A)   are made of bronze
B)   depict scenes from the book of Genesis
C)   depict scenes from the life of Christ
D)   pair Old and New Testament stories from the Christian Bible
E)   all of the other answersF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The Stela of Naram-Sin shows ________.

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A)   the first pharaoh uniting Upper and Lower Egypt
B)   a Babylonian ruler receiving a law code from Shamash
C)   a Maya king wearing ceremonial regalia
D)   an Akkadian king on a mountaintop being looked upon favorably by the gods
E)   none of the other answersF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

The site of Ise Jingu is located where?

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A)   Iran
B)   Japan
C)   France
D)   the United States
E)   EgyptF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Navajo sand paintings are generally made to be passed down from generation to generation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compare the painting of the Last Judgment before Osiris from Hunefer's Book of the Dead (4.2.9)with Gislebertus's Last Judgment tympanum from the Cathedral of Saint-Lazare (4.2.10).Briefly describe what each one looks like-the materials used,shape,size,and so on-concentrating on the most noticeable similarities and differences.What is the story illustrated in each artwork? How are the stories similar and how are they different?

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The painting of the Last Judgment before...

Question 6

Many ancient Greek artists made artworks to honor ________.

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A)   their gods and deities
B)   their knowledge of the space/time continuum
C)   the spirit world as experienced in their dreams
D)   the mascots of their favorite sports teams
E)   all of the other answersF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Navajo sand paintings are made ________.

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A)   using the technique of dry fresco
B)   to heal an individual and restore balance to the community
C)   to impress visitors with the skill of the shaman
D)   totally in the dark
E)   to last foreverF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Why were the Roman catacombs of sacred importance?

Accepted Answer

A)   pagan, Christian, and Jewish Romans used them
B)   they were the burial places of many Romans' ancestors
C)   they served as temples for many religious observances
D)   the paintings there could be relevant for multiple religions
E)   all of the other answersF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Where is the Rothko Chapel located?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iran
B)   Japan
C)   France
D)   the United States
E)   EgyptF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

When was the Eastern Orthodox Church icon the Virgin of Vladimir made?

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A)   during Greek and Roman times
B)   during the Middle Ages
C)   during the Renaissance
D)   in the twentieth-century
E)   the Eastern Orthodox Church never made iconsF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Eastern Orthodox icons,such as the Virgin of Vladimir,display similar visual characteristics,including:

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A)   stylized but believable poses
B)   linear outlines
C)   gold backgrounds
D)   haloes for the Madonna and Child
E)   all of the other answersF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Spiritual ideas,such as the "ancient mother," can never be represented in recognizable imagery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Who is the artist of The Ecstasy of St.Teresa?

Accepted Answer

A)   an Olmec stonemason
B)   Michelangelo
C)   Gianlorenzo Bernini
D)   Mark Rothko
E)   Henri MatisseF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Which religion specifically emphasizes the ways that natural elements,such as the sun,mountains,water,and trees,are connected to well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)   Shinto
B)   Islam
C)   Christianity
D)   Judaism
E)   BuddhismF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Mark Rothko wanted his paintings at the Rothko Chapel ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   to be seen one at a time, never in groups together
B)   to create an environment that transported the viewer beyond everyday reality
C)   to be seen either in bright light or in total darkness, never in between
D)   to exist entirely separately from the architecture in which it was housed
E)   to avoid creating a contemplative environment for the viewerF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

What was the purpose of the Senufo mother-and-child figure?

Accepted Answer

A)   to ward off crows from the field
B)   to be a torch to light the village's paths at night
C)   to be a guiding spirit for the guardians of religious and historical traditions
D)   to be a vessel for burning incense
E)   all of the other answersF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

In traditional African cultures,spirits can be beneficial or harmful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The doors of the Church of St.Michael's at Hildesheim,Germany (4.2.2)and the stela of the Life of Buddha (4.2.3)are both narrative artworks.Consider how the artist portrayed the passage of time in each of these works.Has either artist created focal points for important parts of the story? What parts of each narrative are included or left out?

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The doors of the Church of St. Michael's...

Question 19

What is the woman doing in the painting Woman Holding a Balance?

Accepted Answer

A)   waiting for her soul to be judged
B)   holding scales as if she is weighing her jewelry
C)   having her luggage examined at the airport
D)   showing that a person's material possessions are the true indication of her worth
E)   all of the other answersF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

In ancient Egypt,what is a book of the dead?

Accepted Answer

A)   a genealogy recounting a person's ancestors and their relationships
B)   a guide to the steps of proper embalming and mummification
C)   a collection of spells and incantations designed to help with navigating the afterlife
D)   a short novel about the process of dying
E)   the memoir of a man who died while working on the pyramidsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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