Ancient Art and Music

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Which of the following is an example of ancient Egyptian art?

  1. The Great Pyramids of Giza

  2. The Rosetta Stone

  3. The Statue of Liberty

  4. The Mona Lisa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Pyramids of Giza are one of the most iconic examples of ancient Egyptian art. They were built as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

What is the name of the ancient Greek musical instrument that is similar to a lyre?

  1. Kithara

  2. Aulos

  3. Salpinx

  4. Tympanum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The kithara is an ancient Greek musical instrument that is similar to a lyre. It has a wooden body and strings that are plucked with a plectrum.

Which of the following is an example of ancient Roman art?

  1. The Colosseum

  2. The Pantheon

  3. The Trevi Fountain

  4. The Sistine Chapel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Colosseum is an iconic example of ancient Roman art. It was built as an amphitheater for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles.

What is the name of the ancient Chinese musical instrument that is similar to a zither?

  1. Guzheng

  2. Pipa

  3. Erhu

  4. Dizi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The guzheng is an ancient Chinese musical instrument that is similar to a zither. It has a long, rectangular body and strings that are plucked with a plectrum.

Which of the following is an example of ancient Indian art?

  1. The Taj Mahal

  2. The Ajanta Caves

  3. The Red Fort

  4. The Gateway of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves are an iconic example of ancient Indian art. They contain a series of Buddhist cave temples that are decorated with paintings and sculptures.

What is the name of the ancient Japanese musical instrument that is similar to a flute?

  1. Shakuhachi

  2. Koto

  3. Tsugaru-jamisen

  4. Taiko


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The shakuhachi is an ancient Japanese musical instrument that is similar to a flute. It is made of bamboo and has a distinctive sound.

Which of the following is an example of ancient African art?

  1. The Great Zimbabwe

  2. The Benin Bronzes

  3. The Dogon Masks

  4. The Ashanti Goldweights


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Benin Bronzes are an iconic example of ancient African art. They are a series of bronze sculptures that were created by the Edo people of Nigeria.

What is the name of the ancient American musical instrument that is similar to a drum?

  1. Teponaztli

  2. Ocarina

  3. Quena

  4. ZampoƱa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The teponaztli is an ancient American musical instrument that is similar to a drum. It is made of wood and has a distinctive sound.

Which of the following is an example of ancient Oceanic art?

  1. The Easter Island Statues

  2. The Lapita Pottery

  3. The Maori Carvings

  4. The Aboriginal Rock Paintings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Easter Island Statues are an iconic example of ancient Oceanic art. They are a series of large stone sculptures that were created by the Rapa Nui people.

What is the name of the ancient European musical instrument that is similar to a bagpipe?

  1. Gaita

  2. Cornemuse

  3. Zampogna

  4. Dudelsack


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gaita is an ancient European musical instrument that is similar to a bagpipe. It is made of wood and has a distinctive sound.

Which of the following is an example of ancient Near Eastern art?

  1. The Rosetta Stone

  2. The Dead Sea Scrolls

  3. The Code of Hammurabi

  4. The Epic of Gilgamesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rosetta Stone is an iconic example of ancient Near Eastern art. It is a stone tablet that contains the same text in three different languages: Egyptian hieroglyphs, Demotic script, and Greek.

What is the name of the ancient Central Asian musical instrument that is similar to a lute?

  1. Dutar

  2. Sitar

  3. Tanbur

  4. Rubab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dutar is an ancient Central Asian musical instrument that is similar to a lute. It has a long, narrow neck and a distinctive sound.

Which of the following is an example of ancient South American art?

  1. The Nazca Lines

  2. The Moche Pottery

  3. The Inca Goldwork

  4. The Aztec Codices


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nazca Lines are an iconic example of ancient South American art. They are a series of large geoglyphs that were created by the Nazca people.

What is the name of the ancient North American musical instrument that is similar to a rattle?

  1. Maraca

  2. Shaker

  3. Jingle stick

  4. Rainstick


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maraca is an ancient North American musical instrument that is similar to a rattle. It is made of a gourd or a hollowed-out fruit and filled with seeds or pebbles.

Which of the following is an example of ancient Australian art?

  1. The Aboriginal Rock Paintings

  2. The Torres Strait Islander Carvings

  3. The Arnhem Land Bark Paintings

  4. The Kimberley Rock Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aboriginal Rock Paintings are an iconic example of ancient Australian art. They are a series of paintings that were created by the Aboriginal people of Australia.

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