Knossos Palace Architecture
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What mythological creature was said to inhabit the Cretan labyrinth?

  • Minotaur (correct)
  • Chimera
  • Cyclops
  • Medusa

    • What is a distinctive feature of Minoan columns?

  • They are all of equal height
  • They taper from bottom to top
  • They taper from top to bottom (correct)
  • They are all ornately carved

    • What is depicted in the ceremonial scene of the Knossos fresco?

  • Warriors battling monsters
  • Bull-leaping (correct)
  • A harvest festival
  • A royal procession

    • What is a characteristic of the plan of the Knossos palace?

    <p>It is a maze-like plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of the mural paintings in the palace of Knossos?

    <p>They show many aspects of Minoan life and nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common convention in ancient Minoan painting?

    <p>Women are depicted with fair skin, men with dark skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive feature of the human figures depicted in Minoan art?

    <p>Pinched waist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between Minoan and Egyptian wall paintings?

    <p>Minoan paintings have more curved lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable feature of the relief sculpture on the Harvesters Vase?

    <p>It represents the underlying muscular and skeletal structure of the human body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influenced the development of Greek sculpture?

    <p>A combination of Egyptian and Minoan art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the evolution of Greek sculpture?

    <p>It became more naturalistic and idealized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What coincides with the evolution of Greek sculpture?

    <p>A political change that spread from Athens to other city-states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the Minoans' art compared to the Egyptians and Mesopotamians?

    <p>It focused on life, beauty and entertainment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Palace of Knossos known for?

    <p>Its intricate mural paintings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common feature of Minoan architecture?

    <p>The use of stone columns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a popular sport among the Minoans?

    <p>Bull-leaping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Minoans' location on the island of Crete?

    <p>It led to their relative isolation and unique culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common animal associated with the Minoans' religion?

    <p>Snake</p> Signup and view all the answers

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