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1. The majority of prehistoric art dates from (1 points) and lasted until (1 points) 2. What is unique about the cave paintings at PechMerle in France? (2 points) 3. The most famous prehistoric sculpture is known as: (1 points) 4. Stonehenge is considered to be what type of monument? (1 points) 5. List the reasons Stonehenge has been the topic of so much debate: (2 points) Module 2 HomeworkBefore attempting the Module Exam, you should be familiar with the concepts below. Use your notes from each lesson to help you complete this worksheet. Review any lessons where you feel a lack of understanding. You will turn in this worksheet at the end of the module.6. What caused the Lascaux Caves to begin to deteriorate? (1 points) 7. Are there any humans depicted in the Lascaux Caves? If so, describe: (2 points) 8. List the distinct periods Ancient Egyptian History can be divided into: (1 points) 9. The Palette of describes the reign of the first king of the unified state of the Early Dynastic Period. (1 points) 10. is the largest of the Great Pyramids at Giza. (1 points) 11. Use the diagram below to compare and contrast the Pyramids at Giza with the Pyramid of Djoser. (Hint: use the white spaces on each side to describe their differences. Use the gray, overlapping space to describe their similarities.) (5 points) Pyramids at Giza Similarities Pyramid of Djoser 12. In about 2181, collapsed. This caused about 150 years of in Egypt. (1 points) 13. In about 2055 BCE, the country was reunited by . This marked the beginning of the . (1 points) 14. What is unique about King Tutankhamuns tomb? (2 points) 15. What are the major features of the funerary temple of Ramses II? (3 points) 16. Describe the system of writing used by the ancient Sumerian culture. What did the ancient Sumerians use this form of writing for? (3 points) 17. What other types of artwork were the ancient Sumerians known for? (1 points) 18. What is unique about the Stele of NaramSin? (1 points) 19. What was one of Hammurabi's greatest achievements? (1 points) 20. Where can the most famous version of Hammurabis laws be found? (1 points) 21. Describe the features of lamassu sculptures. (3 points) 22. What is one of the great artistic creations of the Assyrian Empire? (1 points) 23. Describe the Ishtar gate: (2 points) 24. What three cultures flourished in the Aegean region during the Bronze Age? (1 point) 25. Describe the features of the Minoan fresco at Knossos. (5 point) 26. The Mask of Agamemnon is made of gold using a technique called . (1 point) 27. Is the Mask of Agamemnon actually believed to be the famed Mycenaean king? Why or why not? (2 point) 28. What can be listed as the chief artistic achievements of the Ancient Greeks? (1 point) 29. List the main differences between blackfigure and redfigure Greek pottery. (5 point) BlackFigure RedFigure 30. During which of these periods was Greek sculpture at its peak? (1 point) 31. What material was favored by the Greeks to create sculptures and why? (2 point) 32. Why do so few Classical Greek sculptures remain? (2 point) 33. Describe Myrons most wellknown sculptures. (3 point) 34. Define Expressionism. (3 point) 35. For what purpose was the Greek Parthenon built? (1 point) 36. List the types of figures that can be seen on the frieze of the Parthenon. (3 point) 37. The Etruscans had beliefs similar to the . (1 point) 38. How are women depicted in Etruscan frescos and sarcophagi and what does this suggest? (3 point) 39. What was a result of the fact that many Etruscan artists worked for Romans after the fall of Etruria? (2 point) 40. How does the statue of Augustus of Primaporta support the idea that he was godlike? (3 point) 41. Fill in the table below with the main differences between the statue of Augustus and Trajans Column. (5 point) Statue of Augustus Trajans Column 42. Describe the features of the Roman Aqueduct. (5 point) 43. Describe the main features and purpose of the Roman Colosseum. (5 point) 44. The Byzantine Empire was Christian. Explain this and how it relates to Byzantine art: (5 points) 45. Describe iconoclasm and its effect on artworks of the Early Byzantine Empire: (5 points) 46. Did any artworks besides architecture survive iconoclasm? If so what? (2 points) 47. What feature makes Hagia Sophia unique for its period? (1 points) 48. How does the cathedral in Monreale, Italy show Byzantine influence? (2 points) 49. What is the oldest surviving Islamic sanctuary? How does it reflect Byzantine architecture? How is it different? (3 points) 50. Describe the Great Mosque in Cordoba. What other cultures influences are present? (3 points)