State and Empire in Eurasia/North Africa, 500 B.C.E.

Chapter 3: Considering the Evidence Visual Sources Quiz

Question

1. What role does Faravahar play in The Behistun Inscription (Visual Source 3.1)?

His position kneeling before Darius as a captive represents the Persian emperor's conquests.

His position immediately behind Darius represents the role of the Persian imperial administration in supporting Darius in his conquests.

His position hovering above the scene implies that Darius's military victories were divinely sanctioned.

His position behind the captives submitting to Darius represents the peace which follows conquest.

Correct. The answer is c. Faravahar, the ancient Near Eastern winged disk symbol, represented Ahuramazda the god of the Persians.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Faravahar, the ancient Near Eastern winged disk symbol, represented Ahuramazda the god of the Persians.

Question

2. Which of the following is an important difference between The Behistun Inscription (Visual Source 3.1) and Harmodius and Aristogeiton (Visual Source 3.2)?

The Behistun Inscription portrays political authority without divine sanction.

Harmodius and Aristogeiton portrays political authority as divinely sanctioned rather than in the hands of men.

The Behistun Inscription provides few visual clues as to what is taking place in the carving.

Harmodius and Aristogeiton are portrayed as real human actors through naturalistic carving.

Correct. The answer is d. The figures in The Behistun Inscription are less naturalistic than those of Harmodius and Aristogeiton and convey different messages about power. Darius is idealized in the presence of the divinity, while Harmodius and Aristogeiton are portrayed as real human actors.

Incorrect. The answer is d. The figures in The Behistun Inscription are less naturalistic than those of Harmodius and Aristogeiton and convey different messages about power. Darius is idealized in the presence of the divinity, while Harmodius and Aristogeiton are portrayed as real human actors.

Question

3. Which of the following best describes the role of the terra cotta army in The Qin Shihuangdi Funerary Complex (Visual Source 3.3)?

These tiny figures were meant to represent the armies that Qin Shihuangdi led during his lifetime.

These life-sized figures guarded the entrance to Qin Shihuangdi's burial chamber.

These tiny figures were intended to be used by the emperor to plan military campaigns in the afterlife.

These life-sized figures were lifelike representations of every member of Qin Shihuangdi's imperial guard.

Correct. The answer is b. The 6,000 figures guarded the entry way to Qin Shihuangdi's burial chamber.

Incorrect. The answer is b. The 6,000 figures guarded the entry way to Qin Shihuangdi's burial chamber.

Question

4. What role does the earth goddess with her overflowing cornucopia at the bottom of Augustus's breastplate (Visual Source 3.4) represent?

A prosperous empire under Augustus's leadership.

Augustus's claim to be the divine son of the earth goddess.

An end to war following Augustus's declaration that Rome's empire was no longer interested in conquest.

Augustus's claim to have fathered Cupid through his relations with the earth goddess.

Correct. The answer is a. The earth goddess also implies divine legitimacy for Augustus's rule.

Incorrect. The answer is a. The earth goddess also implies divine legitimacy for Augustus's rule.

Question

5. In which visual source are gods used to represent an orderly universe and the abundant resources of the empire?

The Behistun Inscription (Visual Source 3.1)

Harmodius and Aristogeiton (Visual Source 3.2)

The Qin Shihuangdi Funerary Complex (Visual Source 3.3)

Augustus (Visual Source 3.4)

Correct. The answer is d. The gods on Augustus's breastplate represent an orderly universe and the abundant resources of the empire.

Incorrect. The answer is d. The gods on Augustus's breastplate represent an orderly universe and the abundant resources of the empire.

Chapter 3: Considering the Evidence Visual Sources Quiz

Document Links

Question

Question

Question

Question

Question