Humanities Summative Assessment Review

In Basilica architecture, what is the central longitudinal space of a basilica or church called?

• aisle
• altar
• choir
• nave

In a Basilica, what semicircular recess at the end of the nave typically contains the altar?

• Crypt
• Transept
• Choir
• Apse

What type of monumental structure, often erected to commemorate military victories, is characterized by a large arched passageway?

• Victorious gate
• Triumphal arch
• Conquest arch
• Triumphant passage

What artistic style of the Roman Republic and early Empire is characterized by realism and the portrayal of subjects with imperfections?

• Idealism
• Surrealism
• Abstract Expressionism
• Verism

What practice, often associated with Eastern spiritual traditions, involves focusing the mind and achieving a state of heightened awareness or inner peace?

• Chanting
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Pilates

What architectural form in Buddhism serves as a monument containing relics or the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns?

• Stupas
• Monasteries
• Pagodas
• Temples

In Buddhism, what term refers to a being who has attained enlightenment but chooses to remain in the cycle of birth and death to help others achieve enlightenment?

• Zen Master
• Enlightened Guru
• Dharma Protector
• Bodhisattva

What form of traditional East Asian painting is typically done on long rolls of silk or paper, often depicting landscapes, narratives, or calligraphy?

• Bamboo painting
• Fan painting
• Scroll painting
• Tea painting

In perspective drawing, what is the point on the horizon where parallel lines appear to converge, creating the illusion of depth?

• Focal point
• End point
• Center point
• Vanishing point

What type of tower-like structure, often associated with East Asian architecture, is typically multi-storied and has eaves that curve upward at the corners?

• Temple
• Shrine
• Castle
• Pagoda