ART 9 Quiz

What material did prehistoric people commonly use for their art?

• Clay tablets

• Cave walls

• Papyrus

• Marble

What is a key feature of Egyptian art?

• Realistic human proportions

• Hieroglyphs and frontal poses

• Abstract animal shapes

• Geometric mosaic

What structure is associated with Greek art and architecture?

• Pyramid

• Parthenon

• Ziggurat

• Basilica

Which period is known for realistic sculptures of emperors and military leaders?

• Prehistoric

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Roman

How does Mesopotamian art differ from Egyptian art?

• It uses pyramids instead of temples

• It avoids human figures

• It focuses more on narrative reliefs

• It features only geometric patterns

Which of the following best describes Greek sculptures?

• Idealized and athletic

• Symbolic and stiff

• Geometric and abstract

• Rough and primitive

Why did Romans prefer realistic portraits over idealized ones?

• To follow Egyptian beliefs

• To decorate tombs

• To honor individual identity and civic virtues

• To avoid copying the Greek

Identify the art period: A large stone circle used for rituals and aligned with the sun.

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Prehistoric

• Roman

Which element distinguishes Egyptian wall art from Greek frescoes?

• Use of vivid colors

• Symbolic figures with twisted perspective

• Use of marble as a medium

• Use of perspective techniques

How does Roman architecture reflect their societal values?

• Through small religious altars

• By using only mud bricks for humble living

• By building grand public structures like aqueducts and amphitheaters

• By avoiding Greek influences