ART IN THE EMPIRES - 2ºC

What ancient empire is associated with Byzantine art?

• Roman Empire
• Greek Empire
• Byzantine Empire
• Persian Empire

Which famous church, known for its beautiful dome, is mentioned

in connection with Byzantine art?

• Notre Dame Cathedral
• St. Peter's Basilica
• Westminster Abbey
• Hagia Sophia

What were sacred images in Byzantine art called?

• sculptures
• drawings
• icons
• paintings

In addition to churches, what other places featured colorful

mosaics in Byzantine art?

• Palaces, public buildings, and private homes
• Mountains, forests, and rivers
• Bridges, roads, and tunnels
• Schools, hospitals, and libraries

What three traditions were fused in Byzantine art?

• Egyptian, Persian, and Indian art
• Viking, Celtic, and Anglo-Saxon art
• Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art
• Roman, Greek, and Christian art

When did Islamic art begin?

• 15th century
• 7th century
• 3rd century BC
• 10th century

What was Islamic calligraphy used for?

• Religious chanting
• Cooking recipes
• Decorative writing
• Mathematical calculations

What kind of patterns were employed for decorating Islamic ceramics?

• Abstract shapes and symbols
• Random splatters and dots
• Animal and human figures
• Geometric and floral patterns

During which caliphate was the Maqamat manuscript written and illustrated?

• Abbasid Caliphate
• Rashidun Caliphate
• Fatimid Caliphate
• Umayyad Caliphate

What famous architecture was built during the Golden Age of Islam?

• Great Mosque of Cordoba
• Sydney Opera House
• Taj Mahal
• Eiffel Tower