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 served as a platform for a temple shrine.
B.   It was a sacred place in ancient Japan
C.   No answer text provided.
D.   it was a sacrificial artificial mound erected by the Sumerians.
E.   It was a site to honor the pantheon of gods.
Question #2
Ancient Egyptians used the convention of representing their deities as _______________________________.
A.   superior human beings.
B.   females.
C.   personifications of natural forces; many were represented as animals or hybrid figures.
D.   athletes.
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 filled with didactic images representing the life of Allah.
B.   It is the oldest example of great Islamic architecture built by the caliph Abd al-Malik.
C.   It was built as a monument to the triumph of Islam over the land of Jews and Christians in 638.
D.   It is a sacred pilgrimage site for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Question #5
The Snake Goddess is from _____________________________.
A.   Bali
B.   the Minoan Civilization on Crete
C.   Sanchi, India
D.   Ancient Greek Civilization
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.   cilis
B.   retablos
C.   anchos
D.   diablos
Question #8
The Power Figure (Nkisi n'kondi) from Kongo, Zaire was used in this manner:
A.   It was used as a doll for teaching the young.
B.   It was used as an offering to the gods.
C.   It was only used in blood sacrifices.
D.   It was used as a form of prayer for protection against evil influences from enemies.
Question #9
In the earliest Christian depictions of Jesus he was portrayed as ______________________________________.
A.   a miracle worker and teacher.
B.   a youthful protecting shepherd.
C.   a King or ruler.
D.   an old wise man.
Question #10
Which of the following details was NOT used in later depictions of a more personal Buddha?
A.   A circle between the eyebrows.
B.   Long earlobes.
C.   holding the attribute of a lightening bolt.
D.   Downcast eyes.
E.   Top knot of hair or cranial bump indicating wisdom.

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