Zeus at Olympia - East pediment

What is the story depicted on the east pediment of the temple of Zeus at Olympia?

• The contest between Athena and Poseidon

• A chariot race

• Centauromachy

• Medusa and the birth of her children

Which character does NOT feature on the east pediment?

• Theseus

• Hippodameia

• Sterope

• Pelops

What are the names of the two chariot race contestants?

• Oinomaos

• Priam

• Orestes

• Pelops

Which god is depicted at the centre of the pediment?

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

• Ares

Which character shows the most emotion on the east pediment?

• Pelops

• Sterope

• The seer

• The slave boy

How has the sculptor overcome the problems concerning the pediment shape?

• Slaves kneeling

• River gods lying down

• Slaves bent over

• River gods kneeling

What does Woodford say about the river gods?

• "anatomically accurate but impassive"

• "dull and lifeless"

• "emotionally engaged"

• "emotionally detached"

What is Hippodameia doing?

• Adjusting her veil

• Crossing her arms

• Turning towards the contestants

• Turning away from the contestants

How does Oinomaos come across?

• Confident

• Anxious

• Angry

• Happy

What kind of folds are shown on Hippodameia?

• Catenary

• Columnar

• Modelling lines

• Movement lines