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Exploring Greek Art and Mythology

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the earlier period of Greek art depicted in the sculpture of "Kouros" statues.

a)

Archaic

b)

Classical

c)

Hellenistic

d)

Byzantine

2.

Identify the type of Greek column featured on the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

a)

Doric

b)

Ionic

c)

Corinthian

d)

Composite

3.

Which period of Greek art is characterized by the use of contrapposto in sculptures? in search of the perfect human form?

a)

Archaic

b)

Classical

c)

Hellenistic

d)

Byzantine

4.

The sculpture "Laocoön and His Sons" is from which period of Greek art?

a)
Byzantine period
b)
Hellenistic period
c)
Archaic period
d)
Classical period
5.

Identify the type of Greek column used in the design of the Parthenon.

a)

Doric

b)

Ionic

c)

Corinthian

d)

Tuscan

6.

Which period of Greek art is known for its dramatic expressions and dynamic poses?

a)

Archaic

b)

Classical

c)

Hellenistic

d)

Byzantine

7.

Identify the type of Greek column seen in the design of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

a)

Doric

b)

Ionic

c)

Corinthian

d)

Composite

8.

Which period of Greek art is known as the "Golden Age?"

a)

Archaic

b)

Classical

c)

Hellenistic

d)

Byzantine

9.

Identify the type of Greek column used in the design of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens.

a)

Doric

b)

Ionic

c)

Corinthian

d)

Composite

10.

Which period of Greek art is characterized by the use of geometric patterns and motifs?

a)

Geometric

b)

Archaic

c)

Classical

d)

Hellenistic

11.

Identify the type of Greek column featured on the Jefferson Memorial.

a)

Doric

b)

Ionic

c)

Corinthian

d)

Composite

12.

The scrolls featured on Ionic columns are called _____________.

a)
caryatids
b)
volutes
c)
pediments
d)
friezes
13.

The Parthenon was built to honor _____________.

a)
Zeus
b)
Apollo
c)
Hera
d)
Athena
14.

Which is true of the Greek amphitheaters?

a)

They were small indoor theaters with a stage at the front.

b)

They were open-air venues with seats arranged around a central performance area.

c)

They were a type of ancient Roman building used for gladiatorial contests.

d)

They were modern cinemas with reclining seats and a large screens

15.

The Parthenon was built on the _____________ in Athens.

a)

Courtyard

b)
Olympic Stadium
c)
Agora
d)
Acropolis
16.

Red & Black style vases were most common during which period of Greek art?

a)

Archaic

b)
Neolithic period
c)

Geometric

d)

Hellenistic