Final Quiz Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

What technique is used here?

Pointillism Ceramics Engraving Mosaics

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Why were so many works of Ancient art found in Pompeii?

Because the Pompeians buried them underground to protect them. Because a volcanic eruption in -79 preserved them. Because the Roman Empire lasted till the 19th century in Pompeii. Because it was the largest artistic centre in the Roman Empire.

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What was the Greek sculptors’ preferred material from the classical era onwards?

Bronze. Ceramics. Marble. Plaster.

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In the 19th century it was discovered that Ancient Greek art …

Was covered with very brightly coloured paint. Was made of plaster and not marble. Was copied from Roman art. Was finally neither Ancient nor Greek.

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Venus was the goddess of …

Marriage and fertility in Celtic mythology. Arts in Roman mythology. Hunting in Greek mythology. Love and beauty in Roman mythology.

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This is an example of …

Cameo. Marquetry. Engraving on wood. Intaglio engraving.

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Which city, ravaged in - 79 by a volcanic eruption, preserved many traces of Ancient Roman civilisation?

Palermo Pompeii Naples Corinth

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Which Gallic chief did Caesar beat in -52, therefore bringing Gaul inside the Roman Empire after its fall?

Ambiorix Vercingetorix Brutus Brennus

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Which fifth century AD sculptor probably orchestrated the decoration of the Parthenon?

Lysippe Aristotle Praxiteles Phidias

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These portraits of dignitaries are …

Copies of Greek style. Of Egyptian inspiration. In the Palmyra style. In pure Roman style.

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The Parthenon columns are …

Doric Composite Ionic Corinthian

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The Lady from Auxerre, with her rigid posture, is typical of … art

Classical. Hellenistic. Archaic. Ancient.

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