Grade 7 SS Trimester 3 Review

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How many layers of plaster did mosaics have?

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Three layers of plaster.

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Mosaics were created on what type of surface?

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Walls painted with resin or tar before being covered with plaster.

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Mosaics were made by who?

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teams of artists

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The tesserae of semiprecious stones were set into the plaster at an angle in order to do what?

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To better reflect light and imbue the finished mosaic with a shimmering life of its own.

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What did the Romans use to keep the roads from flooding?

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Drainage ditch.

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The capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire was:

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Constantinople.

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The Byzantine civilization had a culture that was mainly derived from: Greek culture, Roman culture, Persian culture, Egyptian culture.

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Greek culture.

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Whom did the kings of Mali put in charge of provinces?

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Governors

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Who was the famous king of Mali known for building mosques and libraries?

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Mansa Musa of Mali

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List three goods traded by Zimbabwe.

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Gold, copper, ivory