Question 1

What was the central element of a Mycenaean palace plan?
A) Dromos
B) Courtyard
C) Gallery
D) Megaron

Accepted Answer

The central element of a Mycenaean palace plan was the Megaron, a large rectangular hall or room with a central hearth, which served as the main audience chamber or throne room in the palace.

Question 2

Which culture produced Kamares Ware?
A) Mycenaean
B) Helladic
C) Minoan
D) Cycladic

Accepted Answer

Kamares Ware is known for its distinctive style of ceramic that originated from the Minoan civilization, which flourished on the island of Crete during the Bronze Age.

Question 3

Aside from wealth, the inlaid dagger blades found in Grave Circle A attest to what aspect of Mycenaean kingship?
A) Its close relationship to Egypt
B) Its warlike nature
C) Its focus on commerce
D) Its ceremonial practices

Accepted Answer

The inlaid dagger blades found in Grave Circle A, a royal cemetery at Mycenae, are indicative of the warlike nature of Mycenaean kingship, reflecting a society that placed a high value on martial prowess and the role of the warrior king.

Question 4

What construction technique was used to make the gallery at Tiryns?
A) Post and lintel
B) Ashlar masonry
C) Corbeled arch
D) Relieving triangle

Accepted Answer

The gallery at Tiryns is known for its use of the corbeled arch technique, where stones are laid horizontally in courses, each course slightly projecting beyond the one below, creating a stepped pyramid structure that eventually forms an arch.

Question 5

Which of the following appeared on Crete in the Middle Minoan period?
A) Landscape painting
B) Composite view
C) Potter's wheel
D) Palatial complex

Accepted Answer

The potter's wheel was introduced in Crete during the Middle Minoan period, revolutionizing pottery production.

Question 6

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Which earlier culture(s) also followed the drawing convention of a frontal eye in a profile head for a human figure?
A) Paleolithic
B) Mesopotamia and Egypt
C) Paleolithic and Neolithic
D) Egypt

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Question 7

The complex and extensive plan of the palace at Knossos gave rise to which myth?
A) Achilles in the labyrinth
B) Theseus and the horses
C) Minotaur in the labyrinth
D) Heracles and the Hydra

Accepted Answer

The complex and extensive plan of the palace at Knossos is believed to have inspired the myth of the Minotaur in the labyrinth, where Theseus navigates the labyrinth to slay the Minotaur.

Question 8

What is an innovative feature of the Minoan Harvesters Vase ?
A) Overlapping figures
B) Frontal eye in profile face
C) Animated facial expressions
D) Composite view

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Question 9

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Which description best conveys the artist and the findspot of this object?
A) A Minoan artist and an Egyptian find context
B) A Mycenaean artist and a Minoan find context
C) A Mycenaean artist and a Cycladic find context
D) A Minoan artist and Mycenaean find context

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Question 10

What is the subject of much Minoan pottery?
A) Warfare
B) Nature
C) Seafaring
D) Architecture

Accepted Answer

Minoan pottery often features motifs from nature, including plants, animals, and marine life, reflecting the importance of the natural world in Minoan culture.

Question 11

What original decorative component of Cycladic figurines is now almost entirely missing?
A) Textile garments
B) Added wig
C) Paint
D) Gold jewelry

Accepted Answer

The original decorative component of Cycladic figurines that is now almost entirely missing is paint. Over time, the paint has worn away, leaving the bare marble that we see today.

Question 12

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Which component of this object, found at Mycenae, indicates it was created by a Minoan artist?
A) Warlike character
B) Garments
C) Material
D) Findspot

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Question 13

What is the primary context of the Akrotiri frescoes?
A) Palaces
B) Houses
C) Tombs
D) Temples

Accepted Answer

The primary context of the Akrotiri frescoes is houses. Akrotiri is an archaeological site from the Minoan Bronze Age on the Greek island of Santorini (Thera). The frescoes discovered there were found in the well-preserved remains of buildings that were primarily residential. These artworks provide insight into the daily life, culture, and environment of the inhabitants before the volcanic eruption that buried the town.

Question 14

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Which culture produced this figure?
A) Mycenaean
B) Cycladic
C) Cretan
D) Minoan

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A) Mycenaean
B) Cycladic
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Question 15

What was the preferred subject for much Minoan art?
A) War
B) Religion
C) Nature
D) Hunting

Accepted Answer

Minoan art frequently depicted themes from nature, including animals, plants, and marine life, reflecting the civilization's close relationship with the natural world around them.

Question 16

What is the material of the Minoan Snake Goddess ?
A) Stone
B) Faience
C) Wood
D) Plaster

Accepted Answer

The Minoan Snake Goddess figurines, discovered in the palace at Knossos, Crete, are made of faience, a glazed ceramic material.

Question 17

What is the main subject of the Mycenaean Linear B tables?
A) Trade and foreign contacts
B) Administrative recordkeeping
C) Greek poetry and literature
D) Religious texts and inscriptions

Accepted Answer

The Mycenaean Linear B tablets are primarily concerned with administrative recordkeeping, including inventories and transactions related to the palace economies of the Mycenaean civilization.

Question 18

Which was the most important architectural component of a Mycenaean palace?
A) Tholos
B) Grave circle
C) Magazine
D) Megaron

Accepted Answer

The Megaron was the most important architectural component of a Mycenaean palace, serving as the main hall or throne room where the king held court and conducted ceremonies.

Question 19

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What function did this object serve?
A) Throne
B) Fireplace
C) Storage
D) Burial

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Question 20

What instrument is being played by the Cycladic Keros musician?
A) Drum
B) Sistrum
C) Flute
D) Harp

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Quiz 4: The Prehistoric Aegean

What was the central element of a Mycenaean palace plan?

Which culture produced Kamares Ware?

Aside from wealth, the inlaid dagger blades found in Grave Circle A attest to what aspect of Mycenaean kingship?

What construction technique was used to make the gallery at Tiryns?

Which of the following appeared on Crete in the Middle Minoan period?

​ Which earlier culture(s) also followed the drawing convention of a frontal eye in a profile head for a human figure?

The complex and extensive plan of the palace at Knossos gave rise to which myth?

What is an innovative feature of the Minoan Harvesters Vase ?

​ Which description best conveys the artist and the findspot of this object?

What is the subject of much Minoan pottery?

What original decorative component of Cycladic figurines is now almost entirely missing?

​ Which component of this object, found at Mycenae, indicates it was created by a Minoan artist?

What is the primary context of the Akrotiri frescoes?

​ Which culture produced this figure?

What was the preferred subject for much Minoan art?

What is the material of the Minoan Snake Goddess ?

What is the main subject of the Mycenaean Linear B tables?

Which was the most important architectural component of a Mycenaean palace?

​ What function did this object serve?

What instrument is being played by the Cycladic Keros musician?

Which earlier culture(s) also followed the drawing convention of a frontal eye in a profile head for a human figure?

Which description best conveys the artist and the findspot of this object?

Which component of this object, found at Mycenae, indicates it was created by a Minoan artist?

Which culture produced this figure?

What function did this object serve?