Humanities 1101 || QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS!!
Which of the following Greek terms can be translated as "virtue" and can be interpreted as
"reaching one's highest potential"? correct answers Areté
Which of the following is the Greek term for an open meeting place? correct answers Agora
What are the three forms of Greek Theater? correct answers Satyr Play, Comedy, Tragedy
Which ancient Greek city-state was the home to the Sanctuary of Apollo? correct answers
Delphi
The "swelling" or bulge about 1/3 of the way up in the shaft of a Doric column is called
what? correct answers Entasis
The technique for "pushing out" a design in metal to get a raised image on the other side is
called: correct answers Repousse
Which form of philosophy focuses on the actions of human beings and how those actions
benefit other human beings? correct answers Humanism
Who was the Greek hero who defeated the Minotaur? correct answers Theseus
On the Athenian Acropolis, which of the following was considered the centerpiece? correct
answers The Parthenon
Why is the structure known as the Lion Gate referred to as "cyclopean masonry"? correct
answers The gate is surrounded by huge, rough-hewn stones that only the giants known as
Cyclopes could have carried
Who is the legendary ruler of Crete's ancient capital, Knossos? correct answers Minos
Which of the following is the name for a Greek vase or jar with two handles? correct answers
Amphora
Which of the following is the Greek term for "the good or flourishing life"? correct answers
Eudaimonia
The swelling or "bulge" in the shaft of a column that creates an optical illusion is called:
correct answers Entasis
In ancient Greek architecture, which of the following orders featured capitals with scrolls and
a pillow? correct answers Ionic
Who was the legendary Minoan queen who gave birth to the Minotaur? correct answers
Pasiphae
ANSWERS!!
Which of the following Greek terms can be translated as "virtue" and can be interpreted as
"reaching one's highest potential"? correct answers Areté
Which of the following is the Greek term for an open meeting place? correct answers Agora
What are the three forms of Greek Theater? correct answers Satyr Play, Comedy, Tragedy
Which ancient Greek city-state was the home to the Sanctuary of Apollo? correct answers
Delphi
The "swelling" or bulge about 1/3 of the way up in the shaft of a Doric column is called
what? correct answers Entasis
The technique for "pushing out" a design in metal to get a raised image on the other side is
called: correct answers Repousse
Which form of philosophy focuses on the actions of human beings and how those actions
benefit other human beings? correct answers Humanism
Who was the Greek hero who defeated the Minotaur? correct answers Theseus
On the Athenian Acropolis, which of the following was considered the centerpiece? correct
answers The Parthenon
Why is the structure known as the Lion Gate referred to as "cyclopean masonry"? correct
answers The gate is surrounded by huge, rough-hewn stones that only the giants known as
Cyclopes could have carried
Who is the legendary ruler of Crete's ancient capital, Knossos? correct answers Minos
Which of the following is the name for a Greek vase or jar with two handles? correct answers
Amphora
Which of the following is the Greek term for "the good or flourishing life"? correct answers
Eudaimonia
The swelling or "bulge" in the shaft of a column that creates an optical illusion is called:
correct answers Entasis
In ancient Greek architecture, which of the following orders featured capitals with scrolls and
a pillow? correct answers Ionic
Who was the legendary Minoan queen who gave birth to the Minotaur? correct answers
Pasiphae
