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Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in:(2 points) Responses The Cheops Pyramid The Cheops Pyramid The
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The pharaoh, Hatshepsut, had herself portrayed as a/an _______________________________.(2 points) Responses man with a male body
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Where is the Sphinx located?(2 points) Responses in Karnak in Karnak in The Valley of the Kings in The Valley of the Kings in
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The tip of the obelisk was originally covered in gold or electrum to represent_____________.(2 points) Responses wealth wealth
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Usually located on the grounds of the temples, obelisks were usually covered from base to near tip with:(2 points) Responses
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What is the name of the famous stele that helped to break the hieroglyphic code?(2 points) Responses the Dead Sea Scrolls the
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What are the two kinds of hieroglyphic signs?(2 points) Responses phonograms and ideograms phonograms and ideograms phonograms
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During the reign of ____________________, the Step Pyramid of Saqqaris was built.(2 points) Responses Tutankhamun Tutankhamun
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The pyramids were built as _______________.(2 points) Responses temples temples tombs tombs palaces palaces community property
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The Egyptians believed that doing 3 things would assure a successful afterlife. Which of the following is NOT one of those
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The primary medium of Old Kingdom art was __________________.(2 points) Responses stone stone wood wood clay clay gold
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The Egyptian “kingdoms” are groupings of ___________________.(2 points) Responses pharaohs pharaohs dynasties dynasties
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Why did we look at art from only the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, of Egyptian history and not the “Intermediate periods”?(
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According to the course text, what dates do historians trace the beginning and end of ancient Egyptian civilization?(2 points)
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The area known as “Upper Egypt” is actually the _______________ part of the country. “Lower Egypt” is the area closest
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Phoenician art, particularly____________________, was among the most sought after in the ancient world.(2 points) Responses
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A symbol of life and of women, the niloofar, or__________________, is a common motif in Persian pottery.(2 points) Responses
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The Persians are best known for their large and elaborate palaces, and the most famous example is at______________________,
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The Ishtar Gate can be seen in its reconstructed state in the_________________________.(2 points) Responses Musee du Louvre,
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What is the most famous surviving feature of BabylonWhat 3 creatures are represented on the last surviving feature from the
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What 3 creatures are represented on the last surviving feature from the above question #23?(2 points) Responses lions, dragons,
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What is the most famous surviving feature of Babylon?(2 points) Responses the Warka Vase the Warka Vase the Northwest Palace the
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Why are there so few structures still surviving from ancient Mesopotamia?(2 points) Responses All of the structures from this
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Much of the carved surfaces of Assyrian ivories were covered with what?(2 points) Responses rich paint rich paint cuneiform
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What is the most common form of Assyrian art?(2 points) Responses stone sculptures of government leaders stone sculptures of
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This form of Sumerian art was rolled over wet clay on which it left an impression in relief.(2 points) Responses stone stele
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Which of the following is NOT a description of the Sumerian statues from Tell Asmar?(2 points) Responses tall, bearded figures
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Sumerian art takes the form of sculpture or painting. Their artwork was created for which of the following groups of reasons?(2
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Which of the following was NOT used by ancient builders in the construction of Stonehenge?(2 points) Responses mortice and tenon
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From below, choose the answer that lists all of those features we can find at Stonehenge today.(2 points) Responses the
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Stonehenge was created…(2 points) Responses in a single phase over 1400 years, starting around 3000 BCE in a single phase over
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A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column shaped and erected by people,
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The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created, EXCEPT?(2 points) Responses They were
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Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant? pick one(2 points) Responses because of its narrative
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Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant?(2 points) Responses because of its narrative possibilities because
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Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?(2 points) Responses The floor of the cave was becoming eroded. The
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What two sections of Lascaux are the most impressive?(2 points) Responses the Chamber of Felines and Dead Man’s Shaft the
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What preserved the art of Altamira until modern day?pick one Responses the Paleolithic inhabitants sealed off the cave once all
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What preserved the art of Altamira until modern day?(2 points) Responses the Paleolithic inhabitants sealed off the cave once
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How did the discovery of the cave paintings at Altamira change perceptions of ancient cultures? pick one(2 points) Responses
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How did the discovery of the cave paintings at Altamira change perceptions of ancient cultures?(2 points) Responses identified
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The entrance stone at Newgrange, Ireland exhibits which other ancient form of artistic expression?(2 points) Responses
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The early prehistoric sculptures discovered at Hohle Fels cave in Germany are considered______________________________.(2
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As early humans sought explanations for the events of their daily lives, they began to focus on the power of _______________.(2
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Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?(2 points) Responses Because they cannot be dated. Because they cannot be
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What are the 5 major reasons humans create art?(2 points) Responses for spiritual, historical, or economic reasons, or for
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Which of the following is not considered art or design?(2 points) Responses the graceful curves of a tree the graceful curves of
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What types of objects are typically found in the tombs of Egyptian rulers?(1 point) Responses commonplace items for everyday use
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Which of the following most accurately represents the historical significance of Queen Nefertiti?(1 point) Responses She was a
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Which of the following pharaohs was responsible for building 134 Columns at Karnak, two magnificent tombs at Abu Simbel, and
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One of the most well-known pieces of Egyptian art is the famous bust of Queen ____________.(1 point) Responses Nefertiti
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Which of the following pharaohs was responsible for a radical change in Egyptian religion?(1 point) Responses Akhenaton
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What is significant about the contents of the tomb of King Tutankhamen?(1 point) Responses They included a detailed map of all
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The pharaohs of the New Kingdom were typically buried ____________________.(1 point) Responses in stone chambers in the Valley
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Why is the “boy king” Tutankhamen famous?(1 point) Responses He was one of the most accomplished pharaohs, responsible for
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Who was the greatest of the female pharaohs?(1 point) Responses Nefertiti Nefertiti Hatshepsut Hatshepsut Sobeknofru Sobeknofru
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Which of the following best characterizes the New Kingdom?(1 point) Responses It was a time of renewed political strength and
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se the concluding statement to answer the question.To reiterate, it is of utmost importance that voting be made as accessible as
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What does an effective concluding statement do?(1 point)Responses convinces the reader that the claim is valid and has been
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What is a concluding statement?(1 point)Responses the facts, details, statistics, observations, or quotations from experts that
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Which of the following should be included in a concluding statement? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)Responses a summary
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What is a call to action?(1 point)Responses final opinions, thoughts, or quotations that help readers understand why a claim is
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Claim 1: During summer vacation, I take a walk every day after lunch. The air is refreshing and helps me prepare for the rest of
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Claim 1: During summer vacation, I take a walk every day after lunch. The air is refreshing and helps me prepare for the rest of
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Drag each item to indicate if it describes a formal style or an informal style.(2 points)Put responses in the correct input to
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What is an objective tone?(1 point)Responses a writer’s attitude toward a subject that is fact-driven, serious, and seemingly
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What is a formal style?(1 point)Responses writing in which the text structure and syntax are simple, the vocabulary level is
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Given what you know about obelisks, which of the following tasks was most likely the most difficult aspect of constructing an
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Which of the following is the best description of an obelisk?(1 point) Responses a massive sundial that helped Egyptians
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There are only ______ standing obelisks left in Egypt today.(1 point) Responses two two three three four four five
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The tip of the obelisk was originally covered in gold or electrum to represent __________.(1 point) Responses Wealth Wealth
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The obelisk was one of the major artistic developments of ___________________.(1 point) Responses The Old Kingdom The Old
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The attached temple of the Sphinx has 24 pillars. What do they represent?(1 point) Responses the number of stars in the
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Where is the Sphinx located?(1 point) Responses in Karnak in Karnak in The Valley of the Kings in The Valley of the Kings at
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The head of the Sphinx once wore a headdress with a rearing cobra. What is the significance of the cobra?(1 point) Responses It
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Who is the Sphinx thought to represent?(1 point) Responses th god Osiris th god Osiris King Tut King Tut the Pharaoh Khafre the
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Which of the following is the best description of the Sphinx?(1 point) Responses A massive sculpture of a lion with a man’s
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Where should the colon be placed to provide clarification for a thought?(1 point)Responses Taking a break is usually a good
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Which choice accurately uses the colon to introduce a list of favorite fruits?(1 point)Responses Here are my favorite fruits:
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Which punctuation mark is a colon?(1 point)Responses ; ; “ “ : : ,
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What is an independent clause?(1 point)Responses a group of words that begins with a participle and acts like an adjective a
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Which punctuation mark is a semicolon?(1 point)Responses , , “ “ : : ;
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Use the sentences to answer the question.The soccer player runs to the goal. He kicks the ball in and scores a point. Which
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What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?(1 point)Responses Clauses contain a preposition and its object, while
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What is a complex sentence?(1 point)Responses a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause
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Use the sentence to answer the question.The dog wouldn’t stop howling after becoming distressed due to the fireworks. Which
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What is an antecedent?(1 point)Responses a group of words that includes a subject and a verb a group of words that includes a
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Which sentence contains an adverbial clause?(1 point)Responses Many people love vanilla ice cream, which happens to be my
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Which sentence contains a noun clause?(1 point)Responses If you don’t limit your screen time, you could damage your vision. If
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What is a relative clause?(1 point)Responses a clause that does not form a sentence a clause that does not form a sentence a
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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?(1 point)Responses An independent clause includes a
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Which of the following best describes ancient Egyptian beliefs about death?(1 point) Responses Death represented a permanent end
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The inner chambers of the pyramids are filled with relief paintings and carvings in addition to many artifacts and household
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Which of the following helps explain why the pyramids have been able to withstand thousands of years of erosion?(1 point)
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The largest of the pyramids at Giza is the _____________, which covers an area of almost thirteen acres.(1 point) Responses
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In Egyptian mythology, the akh is best described as:(1 point) Responses the physical body the physical body a non-physical
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In the religion of ancient Egypt, the soul was called the __________.(1 point) Responses ba ba ka ka akh akh Shadow
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Which of the following modes of expression best characterizes the paintings found on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs?(1
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Which of the following statements about the art of ancient Egypt is most accurate?(1 point) Responses Little to no artwork from
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The oldest surviving structure in Egypt was constructed in what year?(1 point) Responses 2350 BCE 2350 BCE 2450 BCE 2450 BCE
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