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Art History Open Sketchbook Quiz
Multiple Choice Written Questions
Questions 13-20… Please clearly write letter answers on the answer sheet.
13. Why was the Terra Cotta Army created?
A. To protect Emperor Qin’s precious belongings
B. To protect Emperor Qin in the after life
C. To guard the palace where Emperor Qin lived
D. To guard the bodies of Emperor Qin’s relatives
14. The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead was used for what purpose?
A. As a directory to lead a moral life
B. To record historic events
C. To guide the deceased through the afterlife
D. As a calendar to track the Summer and Winter Solstice
15. Why is The Temple of Chichen Itza a notable ancient structure?
A. It demonstrates the importance of the Mayan calendar and astronomy
B. It houses artifacts from the Mayan culture
C. It protects the reigning Emperor’s family
D. It is an ancient burial site
16. What artist created the Venus de Milo?
A. Thutmose
B. Iktinos and Kallikrates
B. Gravettian
C. Alexandros of Antioch
17. How big is the Venus of Willendorf?
A. 11 inches
B. 11 centimeters
C. 6 feet
D. 6 inches
2. 18. What is painted in the Caves of Lascaux?
A. Figures fighting each other
B. Native animals
C. Flowers and plants
D. All of the above
19. What was the main function of the Parthenon?
A. As a home for Aphrodite
B. For duels between the Greek and Roman people
C. Shelter the statue of Athena
D. All of the above
20. What is significant about the Bust of Nefertiti?
A. One of her eyes is missing
B. Her face is perfectly symmetrical
C. There are wrinkles around her eyes and mouth
D. All of the above