Chapter 3.1 Quiz

Constantine's victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge is commemorated by which famous Roman monument?

In which work of art is the figure portrayed in a "contrapposto" stance?

Mesopotamia means "the land between the rivers." Which rivers does this phrase reference?

The Sumerians were a ________ society.

The light-skinned figures in the Minoan fresco Bull-Leapers are:

The subject matter of prehistoric art concentrates on sources of food and ________.

Wall paintings in tomb chambers tell us that Etruscan women held a ________ status than women in many other ancient cultures.

What achievements characterize the beginning of civilization?

What do the lamassi, the human-headed winged lions that protected Ashurnasirpal II's palace, represent?

What does the fowling scene from the tomb of Nebamun, painted c. 1350 BCE, teach us about life in ancient Egypt?

What purpose are kouros sculptures believed to have served?

What word means "Temple of all the Gods"?

Where did the Minoan civilization thrive?

Which Roman emperor aligned himself with both the pagan gods and with Christianity?

Which civilization developed cuneiform writing?

Which emperor rebuilt the Pantheon to enhance his status?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Roman sculpture?

Which organ was believed by the ancient Egyptians to be the organ of thought?

Which two architectural orders are visible at the Parthenon?

Which type of Greek vase painting was invented first?