Humanities

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One of the first paintings to make use of the new system of linear perspective was

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The Tribute Money.

Front 2

In Leonardo's view, ________ was the "sole imitator of all the visible works of nature."

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painting

Front 3

The classical principles of clarity that Brunelleschi and Alberti adopted in their architectural designs were drawn from the writings of

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Vitruvius.

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Which of the following is NOT true of the madrigal?

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X It was popular exclusively in Italy.
-It was usually polyphonic.
-It was the most popular form of secular music during the Renaissance.
-It usually voiced a romantic or whimsical complaint.

Front 5

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding Donatello's sculpture of David?

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-It pays homage to male power, a major preoccupation of
Renaissance artists and intellectuals.
-The focus of the work concerns the portrayal of refined sensuality rather than emphasizing physical strength.
X It demonstrates the expressive properties of sculpted marble
-It marks the revival of the free-standing male nude in sculpture.

Front 6

In a work where an artist uses linear perspective, all parallel horizontal lines appear to converge at the

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vanishing point

Front 7

The nine principle scenes depicted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling focus on narratives from

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the Old Testament

Front 8

Venetian Renaissance painting, especially the works of Titian, is notable for its emphasis on

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sensuality

Front 9

In painting, the term used to describe the modeling of forms achieved through the contrast of light and shadow/darkness is

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chiaroscuro

Front 10

Which of the following may be seen as the most significant aspect of the "Columbian Exchange"?

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the intermixing of disparate peoples and the creation of new cultures

Front 11

Which did NOT contribute to the conquest of the Aztecs?

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-smallpox
-prophecies that Quetzalcoatl would return as a white man
→ the superior number of Spanish troops
-support of the Spanish by rebellious Aztec subjects

Front 12

A primary element in binding together African society is which of the following?

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a kinship system that stressed communal well-being

Front 13

The non-African culture that dominated North Africa prior to 1500 was

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Muslim

Front 14

African myths reflect a strong belief in the

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intimate relationship between gods and humans.

Front 15

Which of the following is NOT a major feature in African music?

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-polyrhythmic structure
-antiphonal chants
-percussive vigor
→ lyric harmony

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Which of the following is NOT true of the Maya civilization?

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-It was both theocratic and warlike.
-It believed in the sanctity of blood sacrifice.
→ It closely followed Aztec traditions.
-It developed an elaborate calendar.

Front 17

The letter from Cortés reveals that he was deeply critical of Aztec

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religious practices

Front 18

Christopher Columbus, an Italian in the employ of ________, sailed west in search of an all-water route to China.

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Spain

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Inseparable from the rituals for which they were made, African masks function as transformative objects that work to

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channel spiritual energy.