Art 315 - World Perspectives in Art History » Fall 2019 » Quiz Chapter 8 Deities and Places of Worship

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Question #1
The following is NOT correct about a ziggurat:
A.   it was a sacrificial artificial mound erected by the Sumerians.
B.   It served as a platform for a temple shrine.
C.   It was a site to honor the pantheon of gods.
D.   No answer text provided.
E.   It was a sacred place in ancient Japan
Question #2
Ancient Egyptians used the convention of representing their deities as _______________________________.
A.   females.
B.   athletes.
C.   superior human beings.
D.   personifications of natural forces; many were represented as animals or hybrid figures.
E.   none of the above.
Question #3
Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England  is an example of Gothic architecture.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
Which of the following is NOT correct about The Dome of the Rock?
A.   It is the oldest example of great Islamic architecture built by the caliph Abd al-Malik.
B.   It was built as a monument to the triumph of Islam over the land of Jews and Christians in 638.
C.   It is filled with didactic images representing the life of Allah.
D.   It is a sacred pilgrimage site for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Question #5
The Snake Goddess is from _____________________________.
A.   Sanchi, India
B.   Bali
C.   Ancient Greek Civilization
D.   the Minoan Civilization on Crete
Question #6
Shiva is one of the primary goddesses in the ancient Greek pantheon.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
Mexican votive paintings are called ______________________.
A.   diablos
B.   retablos
C.   cilis
D.   anchos
Question #8
The Power Figure (Nkisi n'kondi) from Kongo, Zaire was used in this manner:
A.   It was only used in blood sacrifices.
B.   It was used as a doll for teaching the young.
C.   It was used as a form of prayer for protection against evil influences from enemies.
D.   It was used as an offering to the gods.
Question #9
In the earliest Christian depictions of Jesus he was portrayed as ______________________________________.
A.   a King or ruler.
B.   a miracle worker and teacher.
C.   a youthful protecting shepherd.
D.   an old wise man.
Question #10
Which of the following details was NOT used in later depictions of a more personal Buddha?
A.   Top knot of hair or cranial bump indicating wisdom.
B.   A circle between the eyebrows.
C.   Long earlobes.
D.   Downcast eyes.
E.   holding the attribute of a lightening bolt.

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