Art History 25 - Survey of Art History: Ancient Worlds to Gothic » Summer 2020 » Unit 9 Quiz Byzantium

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Question #1
Who was the founder of the “New Rome” of the East?
A.   Theodosius I
B.   Julian
C.   Diocletian
D.   Constantine
Question #2
Among the new Byzantine features that appeared in the mosaics at San Vitale is ____.
A.   the absence of solid bodies
B.   an elaborate setting
C.   a variety of gestures
D.   naturalistic action
Question #3
The dome of the Hagia Sophia is supported by ____.
A.   pendentives
B.   squinches
C.   beams
D.   vaults
Question #4
Justinian’s position on the north wall of the apse of San Vitale is somewhat ambiguous. He appears to be slightly behind the bishop, yet the paten he carries overlaps the bishop’s arm. This indicates the ____.
A.   force of Justinian’s character
B.   unimportance of Bishop Maximianus
C.   balance between church and state
D.   importance of the state
Question #5
The architects of Hagia Sophia fused the central plan and the basilica by ____.
A.   dividing the nave and side aisles with walls
B.   intersecting two basilicas
C.   placing a hemispherical dome on a square base
D.   placing several domes on the nave
Question #6
____ remained the Byzantine foothold in Italy for two centuries.
A.   Venice
B.   Florence
C.   Ravenna
D.   Naples
Question #7
The significance of Maximianus is emphasized in the mosaic Justinian, Bishop Maximianus, and attendants, in San Vitale, Ravenna, through the presence of ____.
A.   the magnificence of his crown
B.   a halo
C.   the hand of God
D.   an identifying inscription
Question #8
The monastic movement began in ____ in the third century.
A.   Egypt
B.   Syria
C.   Constantinople
D.   Rome
Question #9
Where would a squinch most likely be found?
A.   At the entrance of a chapel
B.   As part of a column
C.   Supporting a dome
D.   Guarding the entry
Question #10
Which of the following reasons likely persuaded Emperor Leo III to initiate iconoclasm?
A.   The loss of almost two-thirds of Byzantine territory
B.   The creation of images was too expensive
C.   To commemorate his conversion to Islam
D.   To prepare for a visit from the Latin pope
Question #11
The image of Christ as Pantokrator refers to his role as ____.
A.   redeemer
B.   lamb of God
C.   savior
D.   last judge of humankind
Question #12
Whose relics were obtained from Egypt for Venice?
A.   Saint John
B.   Saint Matthew
C.   Saint Luke
D.   Saint Mark
Question #13
Reflecting the tradition of ancient art, ____ accompany the Old Testament harpist in the image of David Composing the Psalms.
A.   Roman emperors
B.   images of pagan deities
C.   allegorical figures
D.   other sacred figures

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