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Which ancient site is associated with the category of megalithic structures known as cromlech?
Which ancient site is associated with the category of megalithic structures known as cromlech?
What notable discovery is associated with the ancient leader Narmer around 3,000 B.C.E.?
What notable discovery is associated with the ancient leader Narmer around 3,000 B.C.E.?
What does the term 'demes' refer to within the context of Athenian governance?
What does the term 'demes' refer to within the context of Athenian governance?
Which figure is depicted in the sculpture of Augustus of Primaporta riding a dolphin?
Which figure is depicted in the sculpture of Augustus of Primaporta riding a dolphin?
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What was the primary artistic development during the reign of Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten?
What was the primary artistic development during the reign of Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten?
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What construction technique involving column design is known as 'entasis'?
What construction technique involving column design is known as 'entasis'?
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What function did the agora serve in ancient Greek city-states?
What function did the agora serve in ancient Greek city-states?
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Which literary work celebrated Augustus's contributions to veterans after the civil wars?
Which literary work celebrated Augustus's contributions to veterans after the civil wars?
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Which architectural order was used on the second level of the Colosseum?
Which architectural order was used on the second level of the Colosseum?
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What was the primary purpose of stained-glass windows in Gothic cathedrals?
What was the primary purpose of stained-glass windows in Gothic cathedrals?
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Which individual is associated with writing On the Diseases of Women?
Which individual is associated with writing On the Diseases of Women?
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What does the term 'plebeians' refer to in ancient Rome?
What does the term 'plebeians' refer to in ancient Rome?
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Who painted the fresco known as the Allegory of Good Government?
Who painted the fresco known as the Allegory of Good Government?
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Which of these composers is credited with composing the Blue Danube Waltz?
Which of these composers is credited with composing the Blue Danube Waltz?
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What was the primary role of Bishop Eadfrith?
What was the primary role of Bishop Eadfrith?
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Which structure is characterized by its elongated arched masonry shaped like a half cylinder?
Which structure is characterized by its elongated arched masonry shaped like a half cylinder?
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In which city was the first university founded?
In which city was the first university founded?
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Which piece did Rachmaninoff compose?
Which piece did Rachmaninoff compose?
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Study Notes
Ancient Art and History
- Paleolithic Paintings: Discoveries include Chauvet, Lascaux, and Altamira, showcasing early human artistic expression.
- Willendorf Venus: A significant figurine discovered in Austria, representing Paleolithic art.
- Megalithic Structures: Stonehenge is an example of a cromlech, a type of megalithic site.
- Mesopotamia: Ur, with Sin (moon god) as its resident deity.
- Babylonian Conquest: The Babylonian army captured Jerusalem, destroyed temples, and exiled Hebrews.
- Ancient Egypt: Narmer (circa 3000 BCE) unified Upper and Lower Egypt.
- Amarna Style: A new art style emerged during Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten's reign.
- Thera: Inhabitants had advanced sanitation systems with clay pipes connecting toilets and baths to sewers, and straw-reinforced walls.
- Minoan Crete: The bull symbolized male virility and strength. Pasiphae, Minoan queen, is associated with the Minotaur.
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Ancient Greece:
- Acropolis: The religious center of a city-state.
- Agora: Public meeting place, marketplace, and civic center.
- Entasis: A column swelling in the middle and contracting at the top.
- Demes: Small local areas in Athenian politics, comparable to modern precincts or wards.
- Parthenon Metopes: Depicted battles between Greeks and various enemies (Trojans, giants, Amazons, centaurs).
Roman History and Art
- Roman Republic: Marcus Junius Brutus was involved in the assassination of Gaius Julius Caesar.
- Roman Portraiture: Imagines, wax death masks, were used in portrait busts for realism.
- Augustus of Prima Porta: Sculpture featuring Cupid riding a dolphin.
- Ovid's Banishment: Augustus disliked Ovid's writings, leading to his exile.
- Georgics: Celebrated Augustus's land grants to veterans.
- Colosseum's Architecture: Different architectural orders (Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian) at different levels in the Colosseum.
- Pantheon: Features an oculus ("Eye of Jupiter").
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Roman Social Classes:
- Patricians: Land-owning aristocrats (priests, magistrates, lawyers, judges).
- Plebeians: Poorer class (craftspeople, merchants, laborers).
- Anglo-Saxon Law: Based on wergild ("life-price").
- Beowulf: Scandinavian epic poem about a warrior battling monsters.
Early Medieval and Gothic History
- Early Church: Augustine built cathedrals in Canterbury and London.
- Lindisfarne Gospels: Designed by Bishop Eadfrith.
- Roland's Horn: Made from ivory.
- Refectory: The monk's dining hall.
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Architectural Elements:
- Barrel vault: Elongated arched masonry structure.
- Voussoir: Wedge-shaped stones in Romanesque arches.
- Chartres Cathedral: Center of Virgin Mary worship (12th-13th centuries). The tunic of Mary was the most cherished relic. Stained-glass windows depicted biblical stories, including the genealogy of Christ (the "Tree of Jesse").
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Gothic Cathedrals: Flying buttresses provided support for windows and against strong winds.
- Sainte-Chapelle: High ratio of glass to stone.
Medieval Education and Philosophy
- Trivium: Grammar, rhetoric, and dialectic.
- Bologna University: First university founded, a center for legal study.
- University Studies: Latin was mandatory for first four years.
- Parisian Theology: Robert de Sorbon organized theology students.
- Dialectical Method: Peter Abelard, a logician and author, used this in his teaching.
- Trotula: Authored "On the Diseases of Women."
- Scholasticism: Thomas Aquinas, a prominent spokesman, wrote the Summa Theologiae.
Classical Music
- Composer Nationalities: Information about the nationalities of various composers.
- Composers and Works: List of composers and their significant works.
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Test your knowledge on ancient art and historical periods from the Paleolithic to Ancient Greece. Explore significant discoveries like the Willendorf Venus and megalithic structures such as Stonehenge. Delve into the cultural insights of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, and the Minoan civilization.
