Ancient Greek Art: Explore the Wonders of Antiquity

Question 1

The Parthenon is an example of a Greek building called a:

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Temple

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Theater

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Stadium

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Amphitheater

Question 2

What material was commonly used to make Greek pottery?

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Baked clay called terracotta

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White marble

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Cast bronze

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Solid gold

Question 3

What festival celebrated the goddess Athena in ancient Athens?

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Panathenaic Festival

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Olympic Games

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Eleusinian Mysteries

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Isthmian Games

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a lasting influence of ancient Greek art?

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The style of modern dance

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The design of buildings today

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The way we sculpt human figures

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The techniques used in painting pottery

Question 5

What material is most often used to make ancient Greek sculptures?

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Marble

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Bronze

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Wood

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Granite

Question 6

What is the name of the large, famous Greek building with tall columns?

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Acropolis

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Pantheon

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Colosseum

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Notre Dame

Question 7

Which style of Greek pottery features black figures on a red background?

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Black-figure

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Red-figure

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Geometric

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Corinthian

Question 8

Which Greek god was known for his thunderbolts?

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Zeus

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Poseidon

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Hades

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Ares

Question 9

What is a special feature of Greek art from the Classical Period?

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Balanced and harmonious

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Abstract shapes

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Strong emotions

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Many symbols

Question 10

How did Greek sculptors make their statues look like they were moving?

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Posing them in different ways

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Using shadows

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Blending colors

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Using thick paint

Question 11

What color represents the sea on Greek pottery?

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Blue

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

Question 12

What technique was used to decorate Greek pottery with black figures?

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Black-figure painting

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Red-figure painting

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Slip painting

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Sgraffito

Question 13

What was the Parthenon in ancient Greece?

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A temple dedicated to the goddess Athena

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A palace for the king

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A meeting place for the government

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A theater for plays

Question 14

Which of these materials was NOT used in ancient Greek art?

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Aluminum

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Marble

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Bronze

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Wood

Question 15

What does the word 'symposium' mean in ancient Greece?

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A drinking party

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A musical performance

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A political debate

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A religious ceremony

Question 16

Which of these is a famous example of Greek mosaic art?

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The Alexander Mosaic

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Mona Lisa

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The Sistine Chapel Ceiling

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Starry Night

Question 17

What is a characteristic of Greek pottery design?

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Geometric patterns

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Naturalistic depictions

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Abstract forms

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Metallic glazes

Question 18

Which type of Greek artwork is known for its realistic and lifelike depiction of human figures?

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Sculpture

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Painting

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Architecture

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Mosaics

Question 19

What is the name of the repeating decorative pattern featuring geometric shapes commonly found on Greek pottery?

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Meander

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Scrollwork

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Floral motifs

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Animal figures

Question 20

Which type of Greek building is typically rectangular in shape and surrounded by columns?

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Temple

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Theater

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Palace

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Stadium

Question 21

Which of these is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is a famous example of Greek sculpture?

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Statue of Zeus at Olympia

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Venus de Milo

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Great Pyramid of Giza

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Colosseum

Question 22

Which architectural style features columns with spiral-shaped capitals?

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Corinthian

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Ionic

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Doric

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Tuscan

Question 23

What was the primary purpose of a Greek amphora?

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To store liquids

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To display food

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To decorate temples

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To hold religious offerings

Question 24

What material were ancient Greek amphorae primarily made of?

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Clay

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Marble

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Bronze

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Wood

Question 25

Which of these is a special feature of ancient Greek sculptures?

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They look very realistic and people are shown as perfect.

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They show people with exaggerated body parts.

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They do not have recognizable shapes.

Question 26

Which type of ancient Greek pottery was mostly used for daily tasks like storing food or water?

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Amphora

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Hydria

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Kylix

Question 27

Who is the famous Greek artist that created the statue of the goddess Aphrodite?

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Praxiteles

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Phidias

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Polykleitos

Question 28

Which type of Greek pottery often had pictures showing stories or scenes from daily life?

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Red-figure pottery

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Black-figure pottery

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Plainware pottery

Question 29

Which part of a Greek temple helped to hold up the roof?

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Column

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Entablature

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Pediment

Question 30

In which city in Greece is the famous Parthenon temple located?

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Athens

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Sparta

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Thebes

Question 31

Which of these had a big influence on how ancient Greek art developed?

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Art from both Egypt and Mesopotamia

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Art from Egypt

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Art from Mesopotamia

Question 32

What material was most often used by ancient Greek sculptors to create statues?

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Marble

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Clay

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Bronze

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Wood

Question 33

What architectural style is known for its tall, fluted columns and triangular pediments?

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Doric

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Ionic

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Corinthian

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Gothic

Question 34

Which of these was a famous temple complex built by the ancient Greeks?

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Parthenon

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Colosseum

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Hagia Sophia

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Great Pyramid

Question 35

Which Greek god was associated with wisdom and warfare?

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Athena

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Zeus

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Poseidon

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Hades

Question 36

What was the name of the city-state where ancient Greek art and culture reached their peak?

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Athens

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Sparta

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Rome

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Alexandria

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of ancient Greek architecture?

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Asymmetry

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Symmetry

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Balance

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Ornamentation

Question 38

What technique involves using wax and heat to create images on wooden panels?

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Encaustic

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Fresco

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Tempera

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Oil painting

Question 39

Which Greek myth features a hero who embarks on a perilous journey?

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The Odyssey

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The Iliad

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The Aeneid

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The Epic of Gilgamesh

Question 40

What is a key feature of Kouros statues?

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They depict young men, often unclothed, standing upright.

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They depict young women, often clothed.

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They are carved into a surface.

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They are female figures that support buildings.

Question 41

What did ancient Greek artists use from nature in their designs?

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Shapes and patterns from plants and animals

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Lifelike colors

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Abstract ideas

Question 42

Which of these is a kind of sculpture made by ancient Greeks?

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Statue

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Painting

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Mosaic

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Manuscript

Question 43

In ancient Greek art, how did artists show that gods and goddesses were special?

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They were often shown taller and grander than everyone else.

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They always wore ordinary clothes.

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They were never shown moving or doing anything.

Question 44

Why were many Greek statues made from marble?

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Marble was very strong and could last a long time.

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Marble was the easiest material to carve.

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Marble was the only material that Greek sculptors could use.

Question 45

In addition to sculptures, pottery, and architecture, what other forms did Greek art take?

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Murals

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Jewelry

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Textiles

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Landscaping

Question 46

What type of pottery was used by ancient Greeks to store liquids like olive oil and wine?

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Amphora

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Vase

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Urn

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Plate

Question 47

Which feature is commonly found in Greek architecture?

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Columns with tops called capitals

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Flying buttresses

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Pointed arches

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Stained glass windows

Question 48

What is the name of the famous temple located on the Acropolis in Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena?

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Parthenon

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Hagia Sophia

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Temple of Zeus at Olympia

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Colosseum

Question 49

What was a popular subject for decoration on Greek vases?

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Scenes from Greek myths

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Landscapes

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Portraits

Question 50

What is the architectural term for the curved, triangular shape on top of Greek buildings?

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Pediment

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Architrave

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Cornice

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Triglyph

Question 51

Which Greek artist created the famous statue called 'The Discobolus'?

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Myron

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Phidias

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Praxiteles

Question 52

What type of paint was used in fresco paintings, a common technique in ancient Greek art?

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Water-based

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Tempera-based

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Oil-based

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Acrylic-based

Question 53

How do Greek and Roman sculptures differ in style?

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Greek sculptures show movement, while Roman sculptures focus on realistic details.

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Greek sculptures are larger than Roman sculptures

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Roman sculptures are made from different materials

Question 54

What purpose do the Caryatids serve in the Erechtheion, a building in Athens?

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They provide support and decoration as columns

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They help with sound quality

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They show off conquered enemies

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They represent religious beliefs