Ancient Egyptian Art

What continent is Egypt in?

• Antartica

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

Between what two time periods was Ancient Egyptian Art produced?

• 3000 BC - 30BC

• 2,500,000 BCE - 400 CE

• 4000–2000 BCE

• 500-323 BCE

Who created the first portraits of individuals?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Chinese

• Egyptian

2. How are people and animals often portrayed in Ancient Egyptian art?

• The head faces forward, but the body faces the side.

• The head is looking to the side, but the body faces forward.

• Both body and head face the side.

• People face forward, but animals face the side.

Why did size matter in portraits during Ancient Egyptian period?

• The Egyptian artists didn't know how to draw people the same size?

• In Egyptian art, they drew people according to their size in real life.

• In Egyptian art, the size of a figure indicates its relative importance.

• All of the above

What is this system of writing called?

• Calligraphy

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

What was the intention of Egyptian Art?

• In service of the royals.

• To showcase their religious beliefs.

• To leave behind a record of daily life

• Because it gave them something to do