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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a convention Chinese artist Shen Zhou used in his brush paintings?
He painted flat, realistic figures to reflect strength and calmness.
He used only black ink to emphasize expressive brushstrokes.
He used one type of brushstroke to give his paintings balance and symmetry.
He painted several seated Buddha in the background.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which sentence best describes how art in Buddhist cave temples along the Silk Road reflects the beliefs of the Chinese people?
The temples served as burial tombs for Chinese emperors.
The temples were built to shelter Chinese armies during the Han Dynasty wars.
The temples provided retreats for monks and temples for travelers to worship.
The temples were dug out of white marble, which the Chinese considered a sacred stone.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a characteristic of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints?
They have vivid colors and dramatic subject matter.
They have highly textured details and many colors.
They have symmetrical balance and detailed forms.
They have ambiguous space and simple forms.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that best describes how this folding screen reflects the beliefs of the Japanese people.
It depicts the Hindu belief in man's dominance over nature.
It depicts the Shinto belief of man's harmony with nature.
It depicts the Buddhist belief of the permanence of life.
It depicts the ruling family's belief in the importance of the four seasons.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which statement correctly describes a characteristic of the Taj Mahal?
Its marble walls have carvings that depict events in the Buddha's life.
The onion dome and pointed arches are features of Islamic architecture.
Its main function is to serve as a Hindu temple.
The onion domes are made of concrete, which gives them added strength.
- 6. Multiple Choice
How do sculptures of Shiva Nataraja reflect beliefs of the people of India?
The sculptures demonstrate the separation between gods and humans.
Shiva sculptures have symbols and gestures important to Hindu beliefs.
The sculptures depict Indian emperors as peace-loving leaders.
Shiva sculptures were traditionally placed in tombs to honor the Buddha.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is one convention Plains women used when decorating ceremonial clothing?
wrapping thin shavings of cedar with thread to create floral designs
sewing tiny glass beads onto the hide to create geometric patterns
sewing leaves and other natural materials onto the hide to create designs
wrapping long strips of human hair with sinew to create fringe
- 8. Multiple Choice
What are some common elements found in Islamic mosques?
minarets and elaborate tile work
figurative sculpture and crenellated towers
frescoes and carvings in high relief
cement walls and pyramidal bases
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a convention Kuba artists of Africa used to decorate ceremonial masks?
sewing shells and beads with symbolic meanings onto the mask
wrapping horse hair with raffia to create stiff fringe
tying brass bells on the base of the mask to create sound when performers danced
sewing human hair onto the top of the mask to create height
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements describes a difference between the Maya sculpture of Lord Pacal and Yoruba sculpture of an oni?
The Maya sculpture was made by carving fine plaster; the Yoruba sculpture was made using the piece-mold casting technique.
The Maya sculpture has symbolism linking Pacal to the Maize god; the Yoruba sculpture has symbolic lines representing scarification or a beaded veil.
The Maya sculpture was carried in processions honoring Pacal; the Yoruba sculpture was placed in front of the oni's palace as propaganda.
The Maya sculpture is a lifelike portrait without idealization; the Yoruba sculpture is an abstract portrait.
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