Art History 1: Aegean Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the oldest Aegean Civilization?

• Minoan

• Mycenaen

• Cycladic

• Greek

Where are Cycladic figurines usually found?

• In and around graves.

• In megarons.

• In temples.

• In homes.

Which of the following best describes Cycladic sculpture?

• It has been reduced to geometric essentials.

• It is rounded and fleshy.

• They are in the shape of houses, boats, birds, and animals.

• Their glazes are splashed freely over them and allowed to run.

The Mycenaean writing that has been deciphered is:

• Hieroglyphic

• Linear A

• Linear B

• Cuneiform

Minoan culture gets its name from:

• The Island Minos

• King Minos

• The Mountain Minos

• Queen Minos

Which did the Minoans practice?

• Bull Fighting.

• Leaping over a bull.

• Running of the bulls.

• Bull wrestling.

Which of the following is a gold working technique where minute granules are fused in a pattern to a larger surface?

• Niello

• Granulation

• Inlay

• Bracketing

The _____ is depicted on the Octopus Vase from Crete.

• Red-figure Style.

• Marine Style.

• Black-figure Style.

• Geometric Style.

The Lion Gate at Mycenae exhibits _____ masonry.

• Stone.

• Terra Cotta.

• Cyclopean.

• Minoan.

Cycladic idols depicting female figures are always portrayed _____.

• Sitting down or playing a musical instrument.

• In a very naturalistic manner.

• Standing up or reclining.

• With left foot extending forward.