Oba brass heads from the Benin were usually presented with

Oba brass heads from the Benin were usually presented with A) golden stools B) woven textiles C) ivory tusks D) jade disks Answer:...

Which of the following MOST accurately employs an innovative technique known as linear perspective?

Which of the following MOST accurately employs an innovative technique known as linear perspective? A) Lorenzetti's Allegory of Good Government B)...

In his role as Nataraja, Shiva assumes the role of a religious ascetic, or yogi, due to his

In his role as Nataraja, Shiva assumes the role of a religious ascetic, or yogi, due to his A) balancing pose B) display of the abhaya mudra C)...

The lower section of the funeral banner of Lady Dai shows the offering and ceremonies devoted to her body soul, or

The lower section of the funeral banner of Lady Dai shows the offering and ceremonies devoted to her body soul, or A) qi B) hun C) po D) bi Answer:...

In Chinese art, this form is usually associated with the

In Chinese art, this form is usually associated with the A) earth B) oceans C) mountains D) heavens Answer:...

The ample use of the color red in the Funeral Banner of Lady Dai refers traditionally to

The ample use of the color red in the Funeral Banner of Lady Dai refers traditionally to  A) grief B) dominion C) immortality D) death Answer:...

The bathing, clothing, and feeding of a statue depicting Shiva as Nataraja are practices best known as

The bathing, clothing, and feeding of a statue depicting Shiva as Nataraja are practices best known as A) sed B) puja C) darshan D) bhakti Answer:...

Unlike traditional images of Christ, Giotto depicts the Christ in his Lamentation scene at the Arena Chapel in Padua

Unlike traditional images of Christ, Giotto depicts the Christ in his Lamentation scene at the Arena Chapel in Padua  A) tortured and emaciated B)...

St Etienne at Caen was begun by

St Etienne at Caen was begun by A) Louis IX B) Abbot Suger C) William the Conqueror D) St. Bernard of Clairvaux Answer:...

These terra-cotta soldiers were created for Shi Huangdi during the

These terra-cotta soldiers were created for Shi Huangdi during the A) Qin Dynasty B) Han Dynasty C) Tang Dynasty D) Song Dynasty Answer:...

Abbot Suger is credited first with building a church in what has become known as the Gothic style by

Abbot Suger is credited first with building a church in what has become known as the Gothic style by  A) enlarging the church's choir B) building...

In addition to painting on silk, Guo Xi also created

In addition to painting on silk, Guo Xi also created A) sculptural works for Buddhist temples B) jade carvings for the emperor's tomb C) murals for...

In Tibetan Buddhism, a stupa is known as a/an

In Tibetan Buddhism, a stupa is known as a/an A) chorten B) arhat C) purbhu D) ghanta Answer:...

During the Chinese Han Dynasty, suits of jade were made for tombs because jade was

During the Chinese Han Dynasty, suits of jade were made for tombs because jade was  A) believed to prevent the body from decaying B) able to...

The pole at the top of this structure is called a

The pole at the top of this structure is called a A) yakshi B) harmika C) yasti D) torana Answer:...

The range of varied physiognomies displayed in the soldiers of Shi Huangdi's tomb are an indication of

The range of varied physiognomies displayed in the soldiers of Shi Huangdi's tomb are an indication of  A) the importance individuality placed...

The abhaya mudra that Shiva displays in his role of Lord of the Dance is one suggesting

The abhaya mudra that Shiva displays in his role of Lord of the Dance is one suggesting A) that the devotee should not be afraid B) a reminder that...

These jamb statues are located at

These jamb statues are located at A) Siena B) Chartres C) Vezelay D) London Answer:...

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Giotto's frescoes at the Arena Chapel in Padua?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Giotto's frescoes at the Arena Chapel in Padua? A) figures weighted with gravity B) a dramatic range of...

The temples at Khajuraho symbolize

The temples at Khajuraho symbolize A) constructed mountains with caves B) a sacred tree surrounded by oceans C) a giant louts on the surface of...

Some scholars believe that these towers are depictions of bodhisattvas while others have suggested that they are portrayals of

Some scholars believe that these towers are depictions of bodhisattvas while others have suggested that they are portrayals of A) Suryavarman...

The sensual imagery on display at the temples of Khajuraho implies

The sensual imagery on display at the temples of Khajuraho implies A) the virile power of Chandela kingship B) Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism C)...

The ritual of "darshan" is associated with a/an

The ritual of "darshan" is associated with a/an A) Shinto shrine B) Hindu temple C) Buddhist monastery D) Islamic mosque Answer:...

Which of the following is an area within the Kandariya Mahadeva temple at Khajuraho were dances are performed in front of the deity?

Which of the following is an area within the Kandariya Mahadeva temple at Khajuraho were dances are performed in front of the deity? A) a chorten B)...

To give the appearance of a fortified citadel, the rooflines on this building display

To give the appearance of a fortified citadel, the rooflines on this building display A) gables B) tracery C) crenellations D) pinnacles Answer:...

The linga, often placed in the womb chamber of a Hindu temple, is associated with

The linga, often placed in the womb chamber of a Hindu temple, is associated with A) Shiva B) Vishnu C) Buddha D) Brahma Answer:...

This painting does not recreate a specific landscape but rather the essence of nature, known as

This painting does not recreate a specific landscape but rather the essence of nature, known as A) qi B) wu wei C) dao D) li Answer:...

The interlaced patterns found in the Book of Lindisfarne demonstrate the influence of which of the following pre-Christian artistic traditons?

The interlaced patterns found in the Book of Lindisfarne demonstrate the influence of which of the following pre-Christian artistic traditons?  A)...

The terra-cotta soldiers of Shi Huangdi exemplify the emperor's concept and enforcement of

The terra-cotta soldiers of Shi Huangdi exemplify the emperor's concept and enforcement of A) Confucianism B) Daoism C) Legalism D) Buddhism Answer:...

Giotto created his frescoes at the Arena Chapel at the beginning of the

Giotto created his frescoes at the Arena Chapel at the beginning of the  A) 13th century B) 14th century C) 15th century D) 16th century Answer:...

The Great Stupa at Sanchi could be read as all of the following EXCEPT as a/an

The Great Stupa at Sanchi could be read as all of the following EXCEPT as a/an  A) linga B) axis mundi C) anda D) mandala Answer:...

The innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple is called a

The innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple is called a A) amalaka B) garbha griha C) sikhara D) abhaya mudra Answer:...

The largest figure shown in this relief is that of

The largest figure shown in this relief is that of  A) Shiva B) Vishnu C) Buddha D) Brahma Answer:...

The topmost stupa of the Stupa of Borobudur was believed by scholars to have held a statue of the primordial Buddha, known as the

The topmost stupa of the Stupa of Borobudur was believed by scholars to have held a statue of the primordial Buddha, known as the  A) Sakyamuni B)...

Abstract Expressionists such as Jackson Pollock were intrigued by Karl Jung's concept of the

Abstract Expressionists such as Jackson Pollock were intrigued by Karl Jung's concept of the a) collective unconscious b) paranoiac-critical method c)...

Which of the following artists is known for his deadpan paintings of flags, targets, maps, and numbers?

Which of the following artists is known for his deadpan paintings of flags, targets, maps, and numbers? a) Robert Rauschenberg b) Jasper Johns c)...

These paintings, known as the Seagram Murals, were originally created for a/an

These paintings, known as the Seagram Murals, were originally created for a/an a) bank lobby b) upscale restaurant c) university library d) private...

Photographers like Alfred Stieglitz abandoned an approach associated with Pictorialism by

Photographers like Alfred Stieglitz abandoned an approach associated with Pictorialism by a) creating photographs that were sharply focused instead...

Who both photographed and painted the River Rouge Ford plant, highlighting the ambitious achievements of American manufacturing?

Who both photographed and painted the River Rouge Ford plant, highlighting the ambitious achievements of American manufacturing? a) Paul Strand b)...

All of the following are associated with the Color Field movement EXCEPT

All of the following are associated with the Color Field movement EXCEPT a) Willem DeKooning b) Clyfford Still c) Barnett Newman d) Helen Frankenthaler Answer:...

One reason Clement Greenberg wrote his essay "Avant-Garde and Kitsch" was to

One reason Clement Greenberg wrote his essay "Avant-Garde and Kitsch" was to a) promote the work of the Pop artists b) protest the repression of modern...

In Gorky's The Liver is the Cock's Comb, all of the following are evidently featured EXCEPT

In Gorky's The Liver is the Cock's Comb, all of the following are evidently featured EXCEPT a) an interest in metamorphosis b) the use of biomorphic...

Which of the following artists is associated with using the entire body to create what became known as Action Painting?

Which of the following artists is associated with using the entire body to create what became known as Action Painting? a) Mark Rothko b) Helen Frankenthaler c)...

Alfred Stieglitz's The Steerage depicts a boat

Alfred Stieglitz's The Steerage depicts a boat a) entering the United States b) leaving the United States c) leaving Europe for the United States d)...

The Abstract Expressionists were drawn to the Surrealist technique of

The Abstract Expressionists were drawn to the Surrealist technique of  a) surmoulage b) frottage c) automatism d) photomontage Answer:...

Which of the following artists joined Der Blaue Reiter and worked with Kandinsky at the Bauhaus?

Which of the following artists joined Der Blaue Reiter and worked with Kandinsky at the Bauhaus? a) Paul Klee b) Piet Mondrian c) Arshile Gorky d)...

Works like this by Andy Warhol ascribe value to the

Works like this by Andy Warhol ascribe value to the a) originality of an idea b) political beliefs of a society c) ubiquity of an image d) technical...

Which of the following LEAST influenced the work of Jackson Pollock?

Which of the following LEAST influenced the work of Jackson Pollock? a) Navajo Indian sandpaintings b) the writings of Karl Jung c) the murals of...

Who founded the Bauhaus and designed the Bauhaus building in Dessau?

Who founded the Bauhaus and designed the Bauhaus building in Dessau? a) Gerrit Rietveld b) Walter Gropius c) Marcel Breuer d) Theo van Doesburg Answer:...

The photographer who created this image was working for the

The photographer who created this image was working for the a) Farm Security Administration b) LIFE Magazine c) Works Progress Administration d)...

The design of the Bauhaus in Dessau can BEST be described as an example of

The design of the Bauhaus in Dessau can BEST be described as an example of a) the International style b) DeStijl c) Art Nouveau d) Constructivism Answer:...

Angiosperms are the most successful terrestrial plants. Which of the following features is unique to them and helps account for their success?

Angiosperms are the most successful terrestrial plants. Which of the following features is unique to them and helps account for their success?  A)...

Which of the following flower parts develops into the pulp of a fleshy fruit?

Which of the following flower parts develops into the pulp of a fleshy fruit?  A) stigma B) style C) ovule D) ovary E) micropyle Answer:...

Which of the following flower parts develops into a seed?

Which of the following flower parts develops into a seed?  A) ovule B) ovary C) fruit D) stamen Answer:...

Hypothetically, one of the major benefits of double fertilization in angiosperms is to

Hypothetically, one of the major benefits of double fertilization in angiosperms is to  A) decrease the potential for mutation by insulating...

Which structure(s) must pass through the micropyle for successful fertilization to occur in angiosperms?

Which structure(s) must pass through the micropyle for successful fertilization to occur in angiosperms?  A) only one sperm nucleus B) two...

Arrange the following structures from largest to smallest, assuming that they belong to two generations of the same angiosperm. 1. ovary 2. ovule 3. egg 4. carpel 5. embryo sac

Arrange the following structures from largest to smallest, assuming that they belong to two generations of the same angiosperm.1. ovary2. ovule3. egg4....

How have fruits contributed to the success of angiosperms?

How have fruits contributed to the success of angiosperms?  A) by nourishing the plants that make them B) by facilitating dispersal of seeds C)...

Among plants known as legumes (beans, peas, alfalfa, clover, etc.) the seeds are contained in a fruit that is itself called a legume, better known as a pod. Upon opening such pods, it is commonly observed that some ovules have become mature seeds, whereas other ovules have not. Thus, which of the following statements is (are) true? 1. The flowers that gave rise to such pods were not pollinated. 2. Pollen tubes did not enter all of the ovules in such pods. 3. There was apparently not enough endosperm to distribute to all of the ovules in such pods. 4. The ovules that failed to develop into seeds were derived from sterile floral parts. 5. Fruit can develop, even if all ovules within have not been fertilized.

Among plants known as legumes (beans, peas, alfalfa, clover, etc.) the seeds are contained in a fruit that is itself called a legume, better known as...

Angiosperm double fertilization is so-called because it features the formation of

Angiosperm double fertilization is so-called because it features the formation of  A) two embryos from one egg and two sperm cells. B) one...

The generative cell of male angiosperm gametophytes is haploid. This cell divides to produce two haploid sperm cells. What type of cell division does the generative cell undergo to produce these sperm cells?

The generative cell of male angiosperm gametophytes is haploid. This cell divides to produce two haploid sperm cells. What type of cell division does...

Which of the following is a true statement about angiosperm carpels?

Which of the following is a true statement about angiosperm carpels?  A) Carpels are features of the gametophyte generation. B) Carpels consist...

Carpels and stamens are

Carpels and stamens are  A) sporophyte plants in their own right. B) gametophyte plants in their own right. C) gametes. D) spores. E) modified...

Which of the following statements is true of monocots?

Which of the following statements is true of monocots?  A) They are currently thought to be polyphyletic. B) The veins of their leaves form...

Which of the following are structures of angiosperm gametophytes?

Which of the following are structures of angiosperm gametophytes?  A) immature ovules B) pollen tubes C) ovaries D) stamens E) sepals Answer:...

The seeds of orchids are among the smallest known, with virtually no endosperm and with miniscule seed leaves. Consequently, what should one expect to be true of such seeds?

The seeds of orchids are among the smallest known, with virtually no endosperm and with miniscule seed leaves. Consequently, what should one expect...

What adaptations should one expect of the seed coats of angiosperm species whose seeds are dispersed by frugivorous (fruit-eating) animals, as opposed to angiosperm species whose seeds are dispersed by other means? 1. The exterior of the seed coat should have barbs or hooks. 2. The seed coat should contain secondary compounds that irritate the lining of the animal's mouth. 3. The seed coat should be able to withstand low pH's. 4. The seed coat, upon its complete digestion, should provide vitamins or nutrients to animals. 5. The seed coat should be resistant to the animals' digestive enzymes.

What adaptations should one expect of the seed coats of angiosperm species whose seeds are dispersed by frugivorous (fruit-eating) animals, as opposed...

Which of the following is true concerning flowering plants?

Which of the following is true concerning flowering plants?  A) The flower includes sporophyte tissue. B) The gametophyte generation is dominant. C)...

Which of the following is a characteristic of all angiosperms?

Which of the following is a characteristic of all angiosperms?  A) complete reliance on wind as the pollinating agent B) double internal fertilization C)...

Given the differences between angiosperms and gymnosperms in the development of the integument(s), which of these statements is the most logical consequence?

Given the differences between angiosperms and gymnosperms in the development of the integument(s), which of these statements is the most logical consequence?  A)...

Which of the following sex and generation combinations most directly produces the fruit?

Which of the following sex and generation combinations most directly produces the fruit?  A) male gametophyte B) female gametophyte C) male...

Which of the following sex and generation combinations most directly produces the megasporangium of pine ovules?

Which of the following sex and generation combinations most directly produces the megasporangium of pine ovules?  A) male gametophyte B) female...

Which of the following sex and generation combinations most directly produces the pollen tube?

Which of the following sex and generation combinations most directly produces the pollen tube?  A) male gametophyte B) female gametophyte C)...

Which of the following sex and generation combinations most directly produces the integument of a pine seed?

Which of the following sex and generation combinations most directly produces the integument of a pine seed?  A) male gametophyte B) female...

Reptilian embryos are protected from desiccation by a leathery shell. Similarly, which pair of structures protects seed plants' embryos and male gametophytes, respectively, from desiccation?

Reptilian embryos are protected from desiccation by a leathery shell. Similarly, which pair of structures protects seed plants' embryos and male gametophytes,...

What is true of stamens, sepals, petals, carpels, and pinecone scales?

What is true of stamens, sepals, petals, carpels, and pinecone scales?  A) They are female reproductive parts. B) None are capable of photosynthesis. C)...

A botanist discovers a new species of land plant with a dominant sporophyte, chlorophylls a and b, and cell walls made of cellulose. In assigning this plant to a phylum, which of the following, if present, would be least useful?

A botanist discovers a new species of land plant with a dominant sporophyte, chlorophylls a and b, and cell walls made of cellulose. In assigning this...

Which structure is common to both gymnosperms and angiosperms?

Which structure is common to both gymnosperms and angiosperms?  A) stigma B) carpel C) ovule D) ovary E) anthers Answer:...

Which trait(s) is (are) shared by many modern gymnosperms and angiosperms? 1. pollen transported by wind 2. lignified xylem 3. microscopic gametophytes 4. sterile sporophylls, modified to attract pollinators 5. endosperm

Which trait(s) is (are) shared by many modern gymnosperms and angiosperms?1. pollen transported by wind2. lignified xylem3. microscopic gametophytes4....

Arrange the following structures, which can be found on male pine trees, from the largest structure to the smallest structure (or from most inclusive to least inclusive). 1. sporophyte 2. microspores 3. microsporangia 4. pollen cone 5. pollen nuclei

Arrange the following structures, which can be found on male pine trees, from the largest structure to the smallest structure (or from most inclusive...

Which of the following can be found in gymnosperms?

Which of the following can be found in gymnosperms?  A) nonfertile flower parts B) triploid endosperm C) fruits D) pollen E) carpels Answer:...

Within a gymnosperm megasporangium, what is the correct sequence in which the following should appear during development, assuming that fertilization occurs? 1. sporophyte embryo 2. female gametophyte 3. egg cell 4. megaspore

Within a gymnosperm megasporangium, what is the correct sequence in which the following should appear during development, assuming that fertilization...

Which of the following statements is true of the pine life cycle?

Which of the following statements is true of the pine life cycle?  A) Cones are homologous to the capsules of moss plants. B) The pine tree...

Which of the following statements correctly describes a portion of the pine life cycle?

Which of the following statements correctly describes a portion of the pine life cycle?  A) Female gametophytes use mitosis to produce eggs. B)...

Generally, wind pollination is most likely to be found in seed plants that grow

Generally, wind pollination is most likely to be found in seed plants that grow  A) close to the ground. B) in dense, single-species stands. C)...

Gymnosperms differ from both extinct and extant (living) ferns because they

Gymnosperms differ from both extinct and extant (living) ferns because they  A) are woody. B) have macrophylls. C) have pollen. D) have sporophylls. E)...

A researcher has developed two stains for use with seed plants. One stains sporophyte tissue blue; the other stains gametophyte tissue red. If the researcher exposes pollen grains to both stains, and then rinses away the excess stain, what should occur?

A researcher has developed two stains for use with seed plants. One stains sporophyte tissue blue; the other stains gametophyte tissue red. If the researcher...

Which of the following is most important in making the typical seed more resistant to adverse conditions than the typical spore?

Which of the following is most important in making the typical seed more resistant to adverse conditions than the typical spore?  A) a different...

In terms of alternation of generations, the internal parts of the pollen grains of seed-producing plants are most similar to a

In terms of alternation of generations, the internal parts of the pollen grains of seed-producing plants are most similar to a  A) moss sporophyte. B)...

In seed plants, which of the following is part of a pollen grain and has a function most like that of the seed coat?

In seed plants, which of the following is part of a pollen grain and has a function most like that of the seed coat?  A) sporophyll B) male...

Arrange the following in the correct sequence, from earliest to most recent, in which these plant traits originated. 1. sporophyte dominance, gametophyte independence 2. sporophyte dominance, gametophyte dependence 3. gametophyte dominance, sporophyte dependence

Arrange the following in the correct sequence, from earliest to most recent, in which these plant traits originated.1. sporophyte dominance, gametophyte...

Suppose that the cells of seed plants, like the skin cells of humans, produce a pigment upon increased exposure to UV radiation. Rank the following cells, from greatest to least, in terms of the likelihood of producing this pigment. 1. cells of sporangium 2. cells in the interior of a subterranean root 3. epidermal cells of sporophyte megaphylls 4. cells of a gametophyte

Suppose that the cells of seed plants, like the skin cells of humans, produce a pigment upon increased exposure to UV radiation. Rank the following...

In addition to seeds, which of the following characteristics are unique to the seed-producing plants?

In addition to seeds, which of the following characteristics are unique to the seed-producing plants?  A) sporopollenin B) lignin present in...

The seed coat's most important function is to provide

The seed coat's most important function is to provide  A) a nonstressful environment for the megasporangium. B) the means for dispersal. C)...

All of the following cellular structures are functionally important in cells of the gametophytes of both angiosperms and gymnosperms except

All of the following cellular structures are functionally important in cells of the gametophytes of both angiosperms and gymnosperms except  A)...

Which group is noted for the independence of gametophyte and sporophyte generations from each other?

Which group is noted for the independence of gametophyte and sporophyte generations from each other? A) ferns B) mosses, hornworts, and liverworts C)...

Suppose an efficient conducting system evolved in a moss that could transport water and other materials as high as a tall tree. Which of the following statements about "trees" of such a species would not be true?

Suppose an efficient conducting system evolved in a moss that could transport water and other materials as high as a tall tree. Which of the following...

Which of the following is a land plant that has flagellated sperm and a sporophyte-dominated life cycle?

Which of the following is a land plant that has flagellated sperm and a sporophyte-dominated life cycle?  A) fern B) moss C) liverwort D) charophyte E)...

Microphylls are found in which plant group?

Microphylls are found in which plant group?  A) mosses B) liverworts C) lycophytes D) ferns E) hornworts Answer:...

In plants, which of the following are produced by meiosis?

In plants, which of the following are produced by meiosis?  A) haploid sporophytes B) haploid gametes C) diploid gametes D) haploid spores E)...

Which of the following characteristics of plants is absent in their closest relatives, the charophyte algae?

Which of the following characteristics of plants is absent in their closest relatives, the charophyte algae?  A) chlorophyll b B) cellulose...

Which of the following is not evidence that charophytes are the closest algal relatives of plants?

Which of the following is not evidence that charophytes are the closest algal relatives of plants?  A) similar sperm structure B) the presence...