Question 1

Which is true of Etruscan temples?

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A)   They had steps on the south side only
B)   They had steps on all four sides, like Greek temples
C)   They were built level with the ground and had no need for steps
D)   They had steps on two sides onlyE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Monumental sculpture from the Etruscan civilization was predominantly made of marble.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How many major periods in Etruscan art are there?

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A)   a. four
B)   b. three
C)   c. five
D)   d. sixE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Life-sized reclining terra cotta figures atop sarcophagi are typical of which culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Greek
B)   Egyptian
C)   Etruscan
D)   MycenaeanE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

What type of structure did Etruscan tombs imitate?

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A)   Residential interiors
B)   Royal palaces
C)   Rock-cut caves
D)   Lavish templesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The Etruscans were sailors and merchants who traveled throughout the Mediterranean.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Where does much of our information about Etruscan art originate?

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A)   From reading Etruscan texts
B)   From examining the many Etruscan homes and temples
C)   From reading Sumerian texts about the Etruscans
D)   From Roman writings and Etruscan tombsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Compare and contrast Etruscan wall painting with Minoan, Egyptian, and Greek painting.

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Etruscan wall painting, Minoan, Egyptian, and Greek painting all have distinct characteristics that set them apart from each other.

Etruscan wall painting is known for its use of vibrant colors and intricate details. The paintings often depicted scenes of daily life, mythology, and religious rituals. Etruscan artists also used perspective to create a sense of depth in their paintings.

Minoan painting, on the other hand, is characterized by its use of bright, cheerful colors and naturalistic depictions of animals, plants, and people. Minoan artists often painted frescoes on the walls of palaces and homes, depicting scenes of nature, religious ceremonies, and everyday life.

Egyptian painting is known for its use of hieroglyphics and symbolic representations of the afterlife. Egyptian artists often depicted scenes of pharaohs, gods, and goddesses, as well as everyday life and religious rituals. Egyptian paintings were often found in tombs and temples, and they were meant to serve as a guide for the deceased in the afterlife.

Greek painting, on the other hand, is characterized by its focus on human anatomy and naturalistic depictions of the human form. Greek artists often depicted scenes of mythology, historical events, and everyday life. Greek paintings were often found on pottery, vases, and walls of public buildings.

In comparing and contrasting these different styles of painting, it is clear that each culture had its own unique artistic traditions and techniques. While Etruscan painting focused on vibrant colors and intricate details, Minoan painting emphasized naturalistic depictions of nature and everyday life. Egyptian painting was characterized by its use of hieroglyphics and symbolic representations, while Greek painting focused on human anatomy and naturalistic depictions of the human form. Despite these differences, all of these cultures made significant contributions to the development of art and painting in the ancient world.

Question 9

Which culture eventually conquers and absorbs Etruscan civilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Roman
B)   Greek
C)   Mycenaean
D)   IslamicE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Compare and contrast what we surmise about Etruscan attitude toward the afterlife with Egyptian and Greek beliefs. How did these beliefs have an impact on Etruscan art and architecture?

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Question 11

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Question 12

What material was used to make the Chimaira sculpture?

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A)   carved marble
B)   carved granite
C)   terracotta
D)   cast bronzeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Who was the Greek historian who wrote about the Etruscans?

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A)   Herodotus
B)   Vitruvius
C)   Perikles
D)   AlexanderE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

There is a major Etruscan necropolis at Cerveteri.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Where was Etruscan civilization located?

Accepted Answer

A)   Modern-day Tuscany
B)   Cycladic Greece
C)   The Iberian peninsula
D)   The PeloponneseE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Describe Etruscan tombs. What do the nature of the decorations and objects found within these tombs suggest about Etruscan contact with other cultures?

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Question 17

To which culture is the Etruscan alphabet linked?

Accepted Answer

A)   Egyptians
B)   Sumerians
C)   Minoans
D)   GreeksE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Etruscan domestic architecture is linked to which kind of building?

Accepted Answer

A)   Roman atrium houses
B)   Classical Greek temples
C)   Minoan palaces
D)   Egyptian tombsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 19

Where is the wall painting that shows hunting and fishing located?

Accepted Answer

A)   In a temple
B)   In a palace
C)   In a tomb
D)   In a fortressE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The ancient Greek historian Herodotus believed that the Etruscan people were indigenous to the Italian peninsula.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

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