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History of Art: The Columns in Ancient Egyptian Art Quiz

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What is the main function of a column in architecture?

To create a division between spaces

To provide structural support for beams and slabs (correct)

To enhance the acoustics of a space

To serve as a decorative element

Which of the following is NOT a type of ancient Egyptian column discussed in the text?

Fluted columns

Doric columns (correct)

Composite columns

Lotiform columns

According to the text, what are the main parts of a column?

Pedestal, drum, and lintel

Base, body, and crown (correct)

Shaft, neck, and entablature

Base, shaft, and capital

Which material is NOT mentioned as being used for constructing columns in the text?

Marble Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a fluted column according to the text?

It resembles bundled reeds or plant stems Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes each type of column from the other according to the text?

The base, the body, and the crown Signup and view all the answers

What was the most common piece of furniture for most ordinary Egyptians?

Low stools covered by leather or wool Signup and view all the answers

What were the cheapest stools made of?

Reeds with woven rushes Signup and view all the answers

What did most of the people in the lower classes use to hold their few belongings?

Chests and baskets made of reeds Signup and view all the answers

What were beds typically upholstered with?

Leather and fabrics Signup and view all the answers

What type of furniture has been recovered from tombs of Egyptian queens, Pharaohs, and other wealthy ancient Egyptians?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was used as a headrest for beds in ancient Egypt?

A semicircular upper piece supported by columns affixed to a base Signup and view all the answers

What made it more comfortable than a pillow in the heat of Egypt?

The base of the skull resting on the headrest Signup and view all the answers

What material were the beds of some pharaohs made of?

Gold Signup and view all the answers

Why have pieces of furniture from ancient Egypt been preserved and can be seen today?

Due to the burial rituals of the wealthy Signup and view all the answers

What has been recovered from tombs of Egyptian queens, Pharaohs, and other wealthy ancient Egyptians?

Well-preserved pieces of ancient Egyptian furniture Signup and view all the answers