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.   Diocletian
B.   Constantine
C.   Julian
D.   Theodosius I
Question #2
Among the new Byzantine features that appeared in the mosaics at San Vitale is ____.
A.   an elaborate setting
B.   naturalistic action
C.   a variety of gestures
D.   the absence of solid bodies
Question #3
The dome of the Hagia Sophia is supported by ____.
A.   beams
B.   squinches
C.   vaults
D.   pendentives
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.   unimportance of Bishop Maximianus
B.   importance of the state
C.   force of Justinian’s character
D.   balance between church and state
Question #5
The architects of Hagia Sophia fused the central plan and the basilica by ____.
A.   intersecting two basilicas
B.   placing several domes on the nave
C.   placing a hemispherical dome on a square base
D.   dividing the nave and side aisles with walls
Question #6
____ remained the Byzantine foothold in Italy for two centuries.
A.   Venice
B.   Naples
C.   Ravenna
D.   Florence
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.   an identifying inscription
B.   the magnificence of his crown
C.   the hand of God
D.   a halo
Question #8
The monastic movement began in ____ in the third century.
A.   Rome
B.   Constantinople
C.   Egypt
D.   Syria
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.   To commemorate his conversion to Islam
B.   To prepare for a visit from the Latin pope
C.   The loss of almost two-thirds of Byzantine territory
D.   The creation of images was too expensive
Question #11
The image of Christ as Pantokrator refers to his role as ____.
A.   lamb of God
B.   savior
C.   last judge of humankind
D.   redeemer
Question #12
Whose relics were obtained from Egypt for Venice?
A.   Saint John
B.   Saint Luke
C.   Saint Mark
D.   Saint Matthew
Question #13
Reflecting the tradition of ancient art, ____ accompany the Old Testament harpist in the image of David Composing the Psalms.
A.   allegorical figures
B.   other sacred figures
C.   Roman emperors
D.   images of pagan deities

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