Dutch Art and Culture Quiz

How did the diets of the poor, middle, and rich classes differ in 17th-century Dutch society?

• The poor class had access to luxurious foods like exotic fruits and spices
• The middle class mainly consumed grains and dairy products
• The rich class primarily ate vegetables and fish
• The diets of the poor mainly consisted of grains, vegetables, and dairy products, the middle class had a more varied diet including meat, fish, and fruits, while the rich class enjoyed a wide variety of expensive foods such as exotic fruits, sugar, and spices.

Who was Pieter de Hooch and what is he known for in the realm of art?

• Pieter de Hooch was a sculptor known for his outdoor landscapes
• Pieter de Hooch was a musician known for his symphonies
• Pieter de Hooch was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his domestic interior scenes with figures.
• Pieter de Hooch was a writer known for his science fiction novels

How did Pieter de Hooch's paintings reflect everyday life in 17th-century Holland?

• Pieter de Hooch's paintings focused on futuristic landscapes
• Pieter de Hooch's paintings showcased underwater scenes
• Pieter de Hooch's paintings depicted extraterrestrial beings
• Pieter de Hooch's paintings depicted domestic scenes, interiors of homes, and ordinary activities of middle-class citizens in 17th-century Holland.

What role did the Dutch East India Company play in the diet and economy of the Netherlands?

• The Dutch East India Company facilitated trade, imported valuable goods, and contributed to the economic prosperity of the Netherlands.
• The Dutch East India Company focused solely on domestic agriculture
• The Dutch East India Company had no impact on the economy of the Netherlands
• The Dutch East India Company primarily exported goods from the Netherlands

How did social class impact living conditions in 17th-century Dutch society?

• The government regulated living conditions regardless of social class in 17th-century Dutch society.
• Social class had no impact on living conditions in 17th-century Dutch society.
• Social class impacted living conditions by determining the quality of housing, sanitation, and overall comfort experienced by individuals in 17th-century Dutch society.
• Living conditions were solely determined by individual preferences in 17th-century Dutch society.

Who was Judith Leyster and what contributions did she make to Dutch art?

• Judith Leyster was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for her genre scenes and portraits. She made significant contributions to Dutch art by being a successful female artist in a male-dominated field and producing high-quality paintings.
• Judith Leyster was a writer famous for her poetry
• Judith Leyster was a sculptor known for her work in ceramics
• Judith Leyster was a musician who composed symphonies

What challenges did Judith Leyster face as a female artist in the 17th century?

• Limited access to formal art education, exclusion from art guilds, societal expectations
• Abundant access to formal art education, leadership in art guilds, societal approval
• Easy access to formal art education, support from art guilds, societal norms
• Unlimited access to formal art education, inclusion in art guilds, societal acceptance

Who was Maria Sibylla Merian and what was her primary field of work?

• Botany
• Zoology
• Entomology
• Astronomy

What was Maria Sibylla Merian best known for?

• Her contributions to astronomy
• Her detailed illustrations of plants and insects
• Her groundbreaking scientific theories
• Her famous novels

How did the poor in 17th-century Dutch society typically live?

• Working in high-paying jobs with good working conditions
• Cramped and unsanitary conditions in overcrowded urban areas with poor hygiene, limited access to clean water, inadequate healthcare, and low-paying jobs
• Having access to high-quality healthcare and clean water
• Living in spacious and well-maintained homes