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Mandalas were _____________

A
clay figurines popular during the Jomon period.
B
a hanging scroll used for teaching about deities.
C
a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.
D
a garment, such as a sash of about twenty feet, and wrapped around the body.
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The purpose of the terracotta soldiers was to ______________

A
protect the emperor’s daughter.
B
honor the Chinese gods.
C
frighten the neighboring nations during the Three Kingdoms period.
D
guard the tomb of emperor Shihuangdi.
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Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha often focused on scenes from Buddha’s life?

A
Gandhara
B
Mathura
C
Amaravati
D
Gupta
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Which of the following is not true of the North American Southwest?

A
It was mainly made up of farming cultures, which were slower to arise in the American Southwest.
B
The North American Southwest included the areas of present-day New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah.
C
They built large-scale irrigation systems and elaborate, multi-storied structures.
D
The Natives of the North American Southwest produced an abundance of basalt sculpture.
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Ancient Indus sculptures _____________________

A
were extremely large and usually made out of clay or sandstone.
B
were created to show people how Buddha came to become deity.
C
contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today.
D
were always carved into the sides of mountains and in the walls of caves in the valley.
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In 1491, King Nzinga converted the Kongo Kingdom to Christianity. Which of the following was not true in the Kongo Kingdom after 1491?

A
Trade between the Kongo and neighboring nations was solidified.
B
The wealth of the Kongos increased dramatically.
C
Royal and religious regalia figures were mostly made of terracotta.
D
The increased trade led to an further production in textiles and regalia.
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Which of Xie He’s principles of painting is closely connected to calligraphy?

A
bone method
B
spirited resonance
C
suitability of type
D
creative flow
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All of the following are examples of royal regalia, except: a. b. c. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Which of the following is not true of Japanese pottery during the Jomon period?

A
The pots often displayed an artistically playful spirit.
B
During the Jomon period, pots were made using coil technique.
C
Pieces of Jomon pottery held magic powers of good fortune.
D
The pots were used mainly for cooking.
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The Olmec produced an abundance of ______________. The blocks of material were quarried, then transported from distant sites.

A
codex-style brushes
B
miniature effigy sculptures
C
basalt sculptures
D
rock art paintings
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Which of the following is not true of the terracotta soldiers?

A
The terracotta soldiers were found in Shaanxi.
B
The terracotta soldiers were originally painted, however most of the paint has worn away over time.
C
The emperor guarded by the terracotta soldiers is considered China’s strongest leader throughout all of history.
D
The terracotta soldiers carried spears. swords, daggers, and axes.
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In ancient Indus sculpture, people were represented _______________.

A
by abstract forms
B
realistically
C
always along side Buddha
D
as reincarnated animals
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______________ is the overall energy of a work of art.

A
Bone method
B
Spirited Resonance
C
Division of Spirit
D
Calligraphy
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Which of the following is not true of Korean Maebyeong bottles?

A
Korean potters used a celadon-high fired glaze of pale, bluish green hue to make Maebyong bottles.
B
Korean pottery rivaled the best Chinese court ceramics.
C
Maebyeong bottles were made of different materials and qualities so that everyone would be able to own one.
D
Many examples were found in an artificial cave temple.
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Which of the following is not true of women’s hand?

A
It had a refined, subtle emotional impact.
B
It was used mainly by secular painters.
C
It was characterized by delicate lines and asymmetrical compositions.
D
It was a style only used by women.
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A(n) _____________ is a representation of a person, especially in the sculpture form.

A
Buddha
B
effigy
C
mandala
D
dogu
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Which of the following is not true of Mesoamerican civilizations?

A
The Mesoamericans are attributed with creating a technique that used the painters fingers and yucca fiber brushes to apply reddish pigment made from iron oxide.
B
The different civilizations were linked by cultural similarities and trade.
C
Mesoamerica includes the land between the continents of North America and South America. Its landforms range from rainforests to semiarid mountains.
D
There was a sharp division in Mesoamerican civilizations among the elite and commoner classes.
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Men’s hand _________________________

A
is characterized by delicate lines, strong muted colors, and asymmetrical compositions.
B
depicted the lower class as equal to higher classes.
C
were created on scrolls and used for teaching about the Buddhist deities.
D
satirized different levels of society
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In Esoteric Buddhism, ___________________

A
mandalas were outlawed by Buddhist priests.
B
the pottery was made using a coil technique.
C
there were many deities who were all part of a universal Buddha.
D
Buddhism was spread to China and Korea.
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Which of the following is not an example of Mesoamerican art? a. c. b. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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