AH1_REVIEW for Aegean & Greek

Priya, Sophia, and Abigail are in an art museum. They come across a painting and start debating. Priya thinks it's a Mosaic, Sophia believes it's a Fresco, and Abigail is sure it's an Oil painting. Can you help them figure out what type of painting is depicted here?

• Mosaic

• Fresco

• Oil

• Acrylic

Answer explanation

The painting depicted in the question is a fresco. Frescoes are a type of mural painting executed upon freshly laid, or wet lime plaster. This technique allows the pigments to chemically bind with the plaster, creating a durable and long-lasting artwork. Unlike mosaics, frescoes are painted directly onto the surface, and they differ from oil and acrylic paintings, which are typically done on canvas or wood panels.

Imagine Avery, Emma, and Lily are time-traveling historians studying the Minoan civilization. They noticed something interesting about the Minoan women. Can you guess what it was?

• They were taller than the men

• They had darker skin than the men

• They had lighter skin than the men

• They were more athletic than the men

Answer explanation

In Minoan art, women were often depicted as lighter than men, which is a convention used to differentiate between the genders. This artistic choice is seen in various frescoes and pottery from the Minoan civilization, where women are shown with fair skin, while men are portrayed with darker skin tones.

Imagine this, Jackson, Evelyn, and Kai are on a thrilling archaeological adventure in Laconia. They stumble upon a grave and find some cups. These cups tell a fascinating story of how the Mycenaeans captured wild bulls. What are these cups called?

• Golden Cups

• Vaphio Cups

• Vapor Cups

• Repousse Cups

Answer explanation

The Vaphio Cups are the correct choice because they were discovered in a grave in Laconia, Greece. These cups are famous for their intricate gold repoussé artwork depicting scenes of Mycenaean men capturing wild bulls. The other options, Golden Cups, Vapor Cups, and Repousse Cups, do not specifically relate to the Mycenaeans or the bull-catching scenes found on the Vaphio Cups.

Ethan, Grace, and Priya are time-traveling back to the Mycenaean civilization! Can you guess what the main occupation of the Mycenaeans they would encounter?

• Merchant

• Sailor

• Warrior

• Merchant and Sailor

Answer explanation

The Mycenaeans were primarily known as warriors. They were a powerful civilization in the Late Bronze Age, and their military prowess was a significant factor in their dominance over the region. While they may have engaged in trade and sailing, their main occupation and focus were on warfare and conquest.

Imagine Liam, Michael, and Benjamin are time-traveling back to the Minoan civilization! Can you guess what the main occupation of the Minoans, whom they met, was?

• Were they Sailors?

• Or, were they Warriors?

• Maybe they were Merchants?

• Or, were they both Merchants and Sailors?

Answer explanation

The Minoans were primarily engaged in trade and seafaring, making them both merchants and sailors. They were known for their advanced shipbuilding and navigational skills, which allowed them to establish trade networks across the Mediterranean. Their civilization thrived on the island of Crete, where they built impressive palaces and developed a unique art and writing system. The Minoans were not primarily warriors, as their society was more focused on commerce and maritime activities.

Imagine this, Scarlett, Abigail, and Ethan are on a thrilling adventure in ancient Greece. They stumble upon the majestic walls of Mycenae. Who, according to Greek mythology, do they believe built these walls?

• Minotaurs

• Centaurs

• Cyclops

• Amazons

Answer explanation

The Greeks believed that the Cyclops, a race of one-eyed giants, built the walls surrounding Mycenae. These walls were massive and intricately constructed, leading the Greeks to attribute their creation to mythical beings with immense strength and skill. The other options, Minotaurs, Centaurs, and Amazons, were not associated with the construction of Mycenae's walls.

Imagine you're on a time-traveling adventure with Henry, Evelyn, and David, and you've just landed in the ancient Minoan civilization. Can you guess which animal was considered sacred by the Minoans?

• Griffin

• Bull

• Horse

• Dolphin

Answer explanation

The Minoans, an ancient civilization on the island of Crete, considered the bull to be sacred. Bull-leaping, a ritualistic and athletic activity, was a significant part of their culture, as depicted in various frescoes and artifacts. The other options, griffin, horse, and dolphin, were not held in the same regard by the Minoans.

Ethan, Avery, and Aiden are on a thrilling adventure in a mythical world! They stumble upon a Labyrinth. Can you guess which mythological creature is said to have resided in such a Labyrinth?

• Medusa

• Centaur

• Cyclops

• Minotaur

Answer explanation

In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man. It was said to reside in the Labyrinth, a complex maze designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus. The Labyrinth was built to contain the Minotaur, who was eventually killed by the hero Theseus. The other options, Medusa, Centaur, and Cyclops, are also mythological creatures but are not associated with the Labyrinth.

James, Zoe, and Henry are on a virtual quest to find the ancient civilization of the Minoans. Can you help them figure out where the Minoans lived?

• On an island in Greece

• On the island of Crete

• In mainland Greece

• In the mainland of Crete

Answer explanation

The Minoans lived on the Island of Crete, which is located in the Mediterranean Sea. Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, and the Minoan civilization thrived there during the Bronze Age. The Minoans are known for their advanced art, architecture, and maritime trade, making the Island of Crete a significant center of ancient culture.

Priya, Aria, and Ethan are in an art class. They are discussing a particular type of artwork that tells a story. Can you guess what they call this type of artwork?

• Narrative

• Entertaining

• Contrapposto

• Genre

Answer explanation

A narrative artwork is one that tells a story through its visual elements, such as characters, settings, and events. It often conveys a message or moral lesson, and can be found in various forms, including paintings, sculptures, and illustrations. The other options, Entertaining, Contrapposto, and Genre, do not specifically refer to artworks that tell a story.