Ancient Mediterranean Art, 3500–300 BCE
Mesopotamia is geographically located between which two rivers?
Nile and Tigris
Tigris and Euphrates
Euphrates and Indus
Indus and Nile
What was the primary function of cuneiform in Mesopotamian society?
Religious rituals
Keeping track of taxes
Decorative purposes in palaces
Architectural blueprints
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of pyramids in ancient Egypt?
Royal residences
Public gathering places
Tombs for pharaohs
Temples for worship
What role did hieroglyphs play in understanding Egyptian art?
They were purely decorative.
They provided context about the artwork's purpose and individuals depicted.
They were used for writing stories only.
They were used to record trade agreements.
Which period of Greek art is characterized by the 'archaic smile'?
Geometric Period
Archaic Period
Classical Period
Hellenistic Period
Which of the following describes a key characteristic of the Classical period of Greek sculpture?
Use of geometric shapes
Exaggerated emotional expression
Mastery of realistic human figures and use of contrapposto
Emphasis on abstract forms
Which of the following architectural orders is the simplest and oldest?
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
Tuscan

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What is the key difference between Ionic and Corinthian capitals?
Ionic capitals are plain, while Corinthian capitals have acanthus leaves.
Ionic capitals have decorative scrolls, while Corinthian capitals have acanthus leaves.
Ionic capitals are taller than Corinthian capitals.
Ionic capitals are made of marble, while Corinthian capitals are made of bronze.
Etruscan art is commonly found in which of the following locations?
Public squares
Temples
Tombs
Residential homes
Which of the following is a key engineering innovation of the Roman civilization?
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphs
Concrete
Fresco