Art 9A Quiz

While on a virtual tour of the Lascaux Caves in France, students notice cave paintings. What material did prehistoric people use?

• Clay tablets

• Cave walls

• Papyrus

• Marble

A museum guide says Egyptian paintings show heads in profile, torsos front-facing. What else is typical of Egyptian art?

• Realistic body forms

• Hieroglyphs and frontal poses

• Abstract animals

• Geometric mosaics

Maria modeled the Parthenon for her project. What culture built it?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Mesopotamians

• Romans

A student finds a wrinkled Roman bust. Why was realism common in Roman sculpture?

• Abstract style

• Egyptian influence

• Honoring realistic features

• Avoiding sculpture

During a debate, a student claims Mesopotamian art focused on storytelling. What supports this?

• Avoided human figures

• Used narrative reliefs

• Focused on perfect bodies

• Used pyramids

A documentary shows Greek statues of athletic gods. What style does this reflect?

• Realism

• Idealism

• Symbolism

• Abstraction

Roman busts often show wrinkles and aging. Why?

• Honor civic identity

• Imitate Greeks

• Religious belief

• Abstract trend

A student visits Stonehenge and wonders what period it belongs to.

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Prehistoric

• Greek

In a painting comparison, Egyptian figures appear stiff. What technique is used?

• Color layering

• Twisted perspective

• Realistic shading

• Mathematical perspective

The teacher explains Roman aqueducts and amphitheaters served the public. What value do they reflect?

• Worship

• Humility

• Civic pride and innovation

• Greek rejection