Art 1A Flashcard #3

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Egyptian Art was the age of...

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Pyramids, Mummification, Hieroglyphics

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In Egypt who's reign was considered the end of the dynastic period? Options: King Tutankhamun, King Narmer, Cleopatra the VII, Nefertiti

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Cleopatra the VII

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What was the purpose for a Pyramid?

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It was used to place dead people.

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Which is true about a "Step Pyramid"?

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A Step Pyramid is made of multiple Mastabas stacked on each other.

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A Mastaba has a correlation to what Arabic description?

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"a bench of mud"

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Pharaoh Khufu's tower was believed to have been made with how many stones?

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2.3 million

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The pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure were considered Step Pyramids?

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False

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Which era was known for having a powerful ruler which led to the unification of Egypt? Options: Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, Late New Kingdom

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Middle Kingdom

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A two-dimensional area or plane that may be open or closed, free-form or geometric. It can be found in nature or is made by humans.

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shape

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Difference between two or more elements (e.g., value, color, texture) in a composition; juxta- position of dissimilar elements in a work of art; also, the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture.

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contrast