Art I GRADE A Q&A
Why did people suspect that the Minoan and Mycenaean civilazations had existed even
before archaeologists discovered their ruins? - (correct answer)They had influenced
Western Civilizations
Describe the Palace at Knossos? - (correct answer)A sprawling palace with many
rooms, running water, a sweage system, theater, storerooms, terraces and elaborately
decorated quarters for the rulers.
Lost some characteristics of Minoan Frescos. - (correct answer)Lightness and Freely
shaped Forms
How did the Greek artist create a sense of movement in the Kritios Boy? - (correct
answer)He began moving to a less restrictive style of the Human-Body.
Why have so few original bronze greek statues survived? - (correct answer)Most were
lost or melted down for weapons or amo.
Who inhabited the land that became Rome before the Romans took it over. - (correct
answer)The Etruscans
Why was the Panthenon Built? Describe its room. - (correct answer)To honor all gods.
Build as a round Dome
How were Roman cities similar to modern cities? - (correct answer)They had bridges,
roads and aqueducts.
Why are so many Roman wall paintings preserved in Pompeii and Herculaneum? -
(correct answer)They used Ash to preserve them.
Why did people suspect that the Minoan and Mycenaean civilazations had existed even
before archaeologists discovered their ruins? - (correct answer)They had influenced
Western Civilizations
Describe the Palace at Knossos? - (correct answer)A sprawling palace with many
rooms, running water, a sweage system, theater, storerooms, terraces and elaborately
decorated quarters for the rulers.
Lost some characteristics of Minoan Frescos. - (correct answer)Lightness and Freely
shaped Forms
How did the Greek artist create a sense of movement in the Kritios Boy? - (correct
answer)He began moving to a less restrictive style of the Human-Body.
Why have so few original bronze greek statues survived? - (correct answer)Most were
lost or melted down for weapons or amo.
Who inhabited the land that became Rome before the Romans took it over. - (correct
answer)The Etruscans
Why was the Panthenon Built? Describe its room. - (correct answer)To honor all gods.
Build as a round Dome
How were Roman cities similar to modern cities? - (correct answer)They had bridges,
roads and aqueducts.
Why are so many Roman wall paintings preserved in Pompeii and Herculaneum? -
(correct answer)They used Ash to preserve them.
