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WorksheetsGreek Epigraphy PLA Pierce
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3600secs
What does the term "epigraphy" refer to?
The study of coins
The study of inscriptions
The study of pottery
The study of painting
What type of materials were commonly used for Greek inscriptions?
Only paper and parchment
Stone, metal, clay, bone, and wood
Fabric and skin
Glass and plastic
Which of the following is NOT studied in Greek epigraphy?
Stone inscriptions
Metal engravings
Inscriptions on coins
Clay tablets
Which era marks the beginning of Greek alphabetic inscriptions?
3rd century AD
5th century BC
8th century BC
12th century BC
What does the ancient Greek verb "ἐπιγράφω" mean?
To translate
To engrave or write on a surface
To erase
To paint
What is the main difference between Linear A and the Greek alphabet?
Linear A is ideographic, not alphabetic
Linear A is a modern script
Linear A was used after the Greek alphabet
Linear A used Roman characters
Which method forms letters using successive small dots?
Indented
Spotted
Written
Eccentric
Which technique involves letters formed using a stamp or seal?
Written
Impressed
Spotted
Superscripts
Which material was engraved using heated metal tools?
Marble
Clay
Bone
Wood
Which inscription method involved striking the backside of a metal sheet?
Spotted
Eccentric
Indented
Superscripts
Which engraving technique creates raised letters made of the same material as the object?
Eccentric
Impressed
Superscripts
Written
What is the purpose of painting inscriptions before firing the object?
To decorate it
To stabilize and preserve the color
To disguise the writing
To make the object heavier
Which of the following is true about the use of seals in inscriptions?
They were common in the Classical period
They were used only on metal
They became popular in the Roman period
They replaced all engraving techniques
What tool is mainly used in the modern FAB LAB to reproduce ancient techniques digitally?
Paintbrush
Laser cutter
Compass
Ink printer
What is one benefit of using spotted technique on hard metals like copper?
It's less visible
It creates deeper letters
It provides uniform aesthetic results
It requires no tools
Why are impressed inscriptions usually visible within a distinct frame?
Because of the color contrast of the seal
Because they were painted around
Because the pressure of the seal creates a depression
Because the material was softer on the edges
Which material combination was used in the FAB LAB to recreate the Sikilos epitaph with an embossed (impressed) method?
Bronze and fire
Wood and ink
Clay and 3D printer with a seal
Marble and hammer
Which technique allows for the creation of inscriptions that appear in relief, without carving or painting?
Written
Superscripts
Impressed
Spotted
What is a defining characteristic of the 'eccentric' engraving technique?
Letters are painted with natural pigments
Letters appear raised on the front due to hammering from the back
Letters are created using fire and ink
Letters are scratched onto ceramic using a stylus
What is a major difference between impressed and superscript inscription techniques?
Impressed letters are incised, while superscripts are painted
Superscripts require a metal plate, while impressed uses wood
Superscripts are made from the vessel's material itself, impressed from a stamp
Impressed inscriptions are modern, while superscripts are prehistoric
Which tool is most appropriate for recreating the spotted engraving technique in modern digital labs?
Inkjet printer
Pyrograph pen
3D scanner
Laser cutter
Why was the spotted engraving method particularly useful for copper?
Copper was too soft for painting
The technique allowed better control and uniformity on hard metals
It created deeper incisions for visibility
It was the only method that worked on coins
Which inscription method requires a vessel to be shaped with letters as part of its very structure?
Written
Impressed
Eccentric
Superscripts
Why were seals applied before firing clay vessels in ancient times?
To mark ownership
To enhance texture
So the impression would permanently set into the surface
To make inscriptions removable later
What key educational benefit did students report from using both ancient and digital methods at the FAB LAB?
They memorized ancient Greek faster
They experienced firsthand the contrast between old and new technologies
They preferred working only with digital tools
They created modern graffiti from ancient models
Which ancient Greek inscription project was recreated using both the laser cutter and 3D printer at the FAB LAB?
Linear B tablets
The Tombstone of Sikilos
The Code of Hammurabi
The Parthenon Frieze
Which of the following is a soft metal used for inscriptions?
Iron
Lead
Copper
Steel
Who usually made the written inscriptions on pottery?
Historians
Scribes
Potters or painters
Architects
Which material was shaped into figurines and sometimes inscribed?
Bronze
Wood
Clay
Leather
Which natural element helped engrave wood in ancient times?
Water
Sunlight
Oil
Glowing metal tools
Which ancient material is most associated with altars and statues?
Marble
Iron
Bone
Wax
What type of inscription appears as carved directly into the surface?
Painted
Superscript
Indented
Printed
Which form of ancient Greek writing was ideographic?
Greek alphabet
Linear A
Demotic script
Cuneiform
What is the Greek word origin of 'epigraphy'?
grammatē
epigraphein
syllabos
lithographia
Which of the following is a bone object used for inscriptions?
Femur
Shell
Clay lamp
Astragalus
In which language are Greek inscriptions typically written?
Latin
Egyptian
Greek
Phoenician
What makes written inscriptions different from indented ones?
They are done after firing
They are made of stone
They are painted onto the object
They use chisels
Which method gives a dotted texture to letters?
Superscript
Eccentric
Spotted
Embossed
Which tool hits the metal to form shallow dots in inscriptions?
Hammer
Ink roller
Fine-tipped stylus
Compass
Why might gold be used for ancient inscriptions?
Because it was free
Because it is soft and easy to engrave
Because it doesn't reflect light
Because it absorbed paint
Which category includes Linear B script?
Alphabetic
Numeric
Mixed ideographic and syllabic
Logographic only
Why are clay inscriptions often well-preserved?
They were buried
They were hidden
They were fired in kilns
They were laminated
Which digital device is used today to simulate engraving techniques?
3D scanner
Virtual board
Laser cutter
Projector
What is PLA material used for in the FAB LAB?
Cleaning inscriptions
Ancient restoration
3D printing models
Making ink
What characterizes the FAB LAB educational method?
Passive learning
Hands-on creation with digital and traditional tools
Only theoretical discussions
Classical-only reconstructions
Which engraving technique involves the backside of a metal sheet?
Spotted
Indented
Eccentric
Superscript
Why did the students recreate inscriptions using both ancient and modern tools?
To save money
To compare historical and technological approaches
To memorize scripts
To train for restoration jobs
What ancient artifact was recreated using both 3D printing and seal technique?
The Rosetta Stone
The Shield of Achilles
The Phaistos Disc
The Oracle of Delphi
Why are superscript inscriptions visible in relief?
They are carved deeper
They are formed from the object's own material
They are painted with thick ink
They are pressed from behind
What does the use of modern 3D printing in epigraphy allow?
Destruction of originals
Safe reconstruction and educational modeling
Shorter ancient texts
Fossilizing objects
Why were Greek inscriptions not found on papyrus?
It was illegal
Papyrus is studied by papyrology, not epigraphy
They didn't know about papyrus
It was too expensive
Why is Linear A not included in Greek epigraphy?
It was only spoken
It predates the Greek alphabet and is ideographic
It belongs to Latin grammar
It is Roman
Which engraving method began to grow after the Hellenistic period?
Indented
Impressed with seals
Written
Superscript
Which part of the FAB LAB project recreated a musical inscription?
Linear B tablet
The Tombstone of Sikilos
Aristotle's notes
An oracle prophecy
What is one challenge of using the impressed technique on clay?
The seal melts the surface
It must be done before firing
It breaks the pottery
It creates sound instead of writing
How does digital fabrication support cross-curricular education?
It limits historical research
It creates museum replicas only
It blends history, technology, and creativity
It replaces traditional history classes
Which method might be used to recreate a spotted inscription on wood?
Inkjet printer
Electric pyrographer
Stamping tool
Sanding drill
How are FAB LAB tools like CNC machines relevant to epigraphy?
They help in pottery only
They can simulate ancient carving techniques digitally
They are unrelated
They copy books
What ancient Greek writing system remains undeciphered?
Latin
Linear A
Linear B
Coptic
What educational outcome was emphasized in the student workshop?
Memorizing dates
Copying ancient texts
Experiencing and comparing past and present technology
Drawing ancient tools
