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  "mcq": [
    {
      "question": "The Standard of Ur is significant because it:",
      "options": [
        "A) Depicts scenes of daily life in ancient Egypt.",
        "B) Illustrates the religious beliefs of the Etruscans.",
        "C) Provides insight into the social structure of ancient Sumer.",
        "D) Demonstrates the advanced metalworking techniques of the Romans."
      ],
      "answer": "C"
    },
    {
      "question": "Which of the following best describes the function of the Lamassu statues in ancient Mesopotamia?",
      "options": [
        "A) To serve as grave markers for the elite.",
        "B) To act as votive offerings in temples.",
        "C) To function as protective deities at palace entrances.",
        "D) To commemorate military victories."
      ],
      "answer": "C"
    }
  ],
  "frq": {
    "question": "Compare and contrast the architectural and sculptural characteristics of the White Temple and its ziggurat with the Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II. Be sure to discuss the materials used, the purpose of the structures, and the cultural context of each.",
    "scoring_breakdown": [
      "**Identification (1 point):** Correctly identifies the White Temple and its ziggurat as Sumerian and the Lamassu as Assyrian.",
      "**Architectural Comparison (2 points):** Compares the ziggurat's function as a religious platform with the Lamassu's role as a guardian of the palace entrance. Notes the use of mud brick in the ziggurat and gypsum alabaster in the Lamassu.",
      "**Sculptural Comparison (2 points):** Compares the votive figures found within the temple with the Lamassu's hybrid human-animal form. Discusses the detailed and realistic depiction of the Lamassu.",
      "**Cultural Context (2 points):** Explains how the ziggurat reflects Sumerian religious practices and the Lamassu reflects Assyrian power and protection.",
      "**Synthesis (1 point):** Discusses how both structures reflect the religious and political beliefs of their respective cultures."
    ]
  }
}

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{
  "mcq": [
    {
      "question": "The Palette of King Narmer is significant for:",
      "options": [
        "A) Its use as a funerary object in royal burials.",
        "B) Its depiction of the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt.",
        "C) Its innovative use of hieroglyphic writing.",
        "D) Its representation of the daily life of Egyptian scribes."
      ],
      "answer": "B"
    },
    {
      "question": "Which of the following best describes the purpose of the hypostyle hall in the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak?",
      "options": [
        "A) To serve as a royal residence for the pharaoh.",
        "B) To function as a public market and gathering space.",
        "C) To create a sacred space for religious rituals and ceremonies.",
        "D) To act as a library for storing important religious texts."
      ],
      "answer": "C"
    }
  ],
  "frq": {
      "question": "Analyze the ways in which the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak reflect the religious and political power of ancient Egypt. Discuss the materials, construction techniques, and symbolic meanings associated with each.",
      "scoring_breakdown": [
        "**Identification (1 point):** Correctly identifies the Great Pyramids as Old Kingdom funerary monuments and the Temple of Amun-Re as a New Kingdom religious complex.",
        "**Materials and Construction (2 points):** Discusses the use of limestone and granite in the pyramids and the massive scale of construction. Explains the use of sandstone and the hypostyle hall in the Temple of Amun-Re.",
        "**Religious Power (2 points):** Explains how the pyramids were built to honor the pharaohs' journey to the afterlife and how the Temple of Amun-Re was dedicated to the most powerful god of the New Kingdom.",
        "**Political Power (2 points):** Analyzes how the monumental scale of the pyramids and the temple complex demonstrates the pharaoh's absolute power and the resources of the Egyptian state.",
        "**Synthesis (1 point):** Compares the ways in which both structures used scale and symbolism to project religious and political authority."
      ]
    }
}

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{
  "mcq": [
    {
      "question": "The Alexander Mosaic is significant because it:",
      "options": [
        "A) Depicts the daily life of Roman citizens.",
        "B) Illustrates the religious beliefs of the Etruscans.",
        "C) Is a Roman copy of a lost Greek painting.",
        "D) Demonstrates the advanced metalworking techniques of the Egyptians."
      ],
      "answer": "C"
    },
    {
      "question": "Which of the following best describes the function of the Athenian Agora in ancient Greece?",
      "options": [
        "A) To serve as a royal palace for the king.",
        "B) To act as a religious sanctuary for the gods.",
        "C) To function as a public space for political and social activities.",
        "D) To serve as a burial site for the elite."
      ],
      "answer": "C"
    }
  ],
  "frq": {
      "question": "Compare and contrast the stylistic and thematic characteristics of the Grave Stele of Hegeso with the Seated Boxer. How do these works reflect the values and concerns of their respective cultures?",
      "scoring_breakdown": [
        "**Identification (1 point):** Correctly identifies the Grave Stele of Hegeso as Greek and the Seated Boxer as Hellenistic.",
        "**Stylistic Comparison (2 points):** Compares the idealized, serene depiction of Hegeso with the realistic, emotional portrayal of the boxer. Notes the use of marble in the stele and bronze in the sculpture.",
        "**Thematic Comparison (2 points):** Discusses how the stele reflects the values of domesticity and remembrance, while the boxer reflects the cultural importance of athletic competition and the human condition.",
        "**Cultural Context (2 points):** Explains how the stele is typical of Classical Greek art and how the boxer reflects the Hellenistic interest in realism and emotional expression.",
        "**Synthesis (1 point):** Discusses how both works use different stylistic and thematic approaches to convey important cultural values."
      ]
    }
}

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{
  "mcq": [
    {
      "question": "The Sarcophagus of the Spouses is significant because it:",
      "options": [
        "A) Is a Roman copy of a Greek sculpture.",
        "B) Depicts a battle scene between the Etruscans and the Romans.",
        "C) Provides a glimpse into Etruscan domestic life and the role of women.",
        "D) Illustrates the religious beliefs of the Egyptians."
      ],
      "answer": "C"
    }
  ],
  "frq": {
      "question": "Discuss the ways in which the Sarcophagus of the Spouses and the Tomb of the Triclinium reflect Etruscan funerary practices and beliefs about the afterlife. Consider the materials, style, and imagery used in each work.",
      "scoring_breakdown": [
        "**Identification (1 point):** Correctly identifies the Sarcophagus of the Spouses and the Tomb of the Triclinium as Etruscan funerary works.",
        "**Materials and Style (2 points):** Discusses the use of terracotta in the sarcophagus and the painted frescoes in the tomb. Notes the stylized figures and the focus on domestic life in the sarcophagus.",
        "**Funerary Practices (2 points):** Explains how the sarcophagus was used to hold the remains of the deceased and how the tomb was decorated to provide a comfortable afterlife.",
        "**Beliefs about the Afterlife (2 points):** Analyzes how the banquet scenes in the tomb suggest that the Etruscans believed in a continuation of earthly pleasures in the afterlife.",
        "**Synthesis (1 point):** Compares the ways in which both works use different media and imagery to express Etruscan beliefs about death and the afterlife."
      ]
    }
}

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{
  "mcq": [
    {
      "question": "The Pantheon is significant for:",
      "options": [
        "A) Its use as a royal residence for the emperor.",
        "B) Its innovative use of concrete and its dome.",
        "C) Its depiction of the daily life of Roman citizens.",
        "D) Its function as a public market and gathering space."
      ],
      "answer": "B"
    },
    {
      "question": "Which of the following best describes the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus?",
      "options": [
        "A) A Greek sculpture depicting mythological scenes.",
        "B) An Etruscan tomb with painted frescoes.",
        "C) A Roman sarcophagus with a detailed battle scene.",
        "D) An Egyptian funerary object with hieroglyphs."
      ],
      "answer": "C"
    }
  ],
  "frq": {
    "question": "Analyze how the Pantheon and the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus reflect the values and concerns of the Roman Empire. Discuss the architectural innovations, stylistic choices, and symbolic meanings associated with each.",
    "scoring_breakdown": [
      "**Identification (1 point):** Correctly identifies the Pantheon as a Roman temple and the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus as a Roman funerary monument.",
      "**Architectural Innovations (2 points):** Discusses the use of concrete and the dome in the Pantheon, and how these innovations allowed for a large, open interior space. Notes the use of marble and relief sculpture in the sarcophagus.",
      "**Values and Concerns (2 points):** Explains how the Pantheon reflects the Roman desire to honor all gods and how the sarcophagus reflects the Roman military values and the ongoing conflicts of the empire.",
      "**Stylistic Choices (2 points):** Analyzes how the Pantheon uses classical elements while the sarcophagus uses a more dynamic and emotional style. Discusses the use of realistic and detailed figures in the sarcophagus.",
      "**Synthesis (1 point):** Compares the ways in which both works use different media and styles to express Roman values and concerns."
    ]
  }
}