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200

The frescoes seen in this room were painted by this artist. (2 responses)

What is the Sistine Chapel?

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Who is Michelangelo?

200

This Sumerian artwork depicts battles, a royal court, and losers paying tribute to the victorious ruler. 

What is the Standard of Ur? 

200

This Gothic illuminated manuscript was made to legitimize King Louis IX's divine right to rule. 

What is the Dedication Page with Blanche of Castille and King Louis IX of France, Scenes from the Apocalypse from Bibles moralisees? 

200

This complex features a nose ring and serpent motifs, and is located between two mountains and the conjuncture of two rivers. 

What is Chavin de Huantar? 

200

This figure features an idealized head, as it was believed to be the seat of intelligence to the Kuba peoples. 

What is the Ndop (portrait figure)?

400

This mosque was originally constructed as a church in the Byzantine Empire. 

What is the Hagia Sophia? 

400

These Neo-Assyrian relief sculptures were used to intimidate outsiders, guarding the citadel. 

What are the Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II? 

400

This illuminated manuscript features scenes of the Plagues of Egypt, Liberation, and Preparation for Passover. 

What is the Golden Haggadah? 

400

This Mayan limestone complex features relief sculptures and lintels legitimizing the rule of Bird Jaguar IV, as well as a roof comb. 

What is Yaxchilan? 

400

This figure of the Kongo peoples features a cowrie shell in its abdomen, which held medicine and ingredients. 

What is the power figure (Nkisi n'kondi)?

600

This Romanesque church is shaped like a crucifix, features circumambulation, and holds an important relic. 

What is the Church of Sainte-Foy?

600

This archaic sculpture was used as a grave marker to honor a soldier and exemplifies arete (physical beauty and moral perfection are connected). 

What is the Anavysos Kouros? 

600

This wood panel is also a deposition scene, lacks a geometric focal point, and emphasizes emotion in the chaotic, dramatic, and distorted Mannerist style, painted by this artist. (2 answers)

What is the Entombment of Christ?

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Who is Jacopo da Portormo?

600

This artwork from the Eastern Shoshone peoples depicts dancers, hunters, buffalo, and horses, attributed to this artist. (2 answers)

What is the painted elk hide?

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Who is Cotsiogo (Cadzi Cody)?

600

This artwork honors a respected member of society in a ceremony of these peoples. (2 answers)

What is the portrait mask (Mblo)?

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Who are the Baule Peoples?

800

This Gothic church features flying buttresses, a rose window, and stained glass. 

What is the Chartres Cathedral?

800

This structure employs Tuscan columns and features a sculpture of Apollo. 

What is the Temple of Minerva?

800

This woodcut expresses Protestant ideals and was widely reproduced and distributed, created by this artist. (2 answers)

What is Allegory of Law and Grace?

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Who is Lucas Cranach the Elder? 

800

This black-on-black ceramic vessel was created by these two artists. 

Who are Maria and Julian Martinez? 

800

This artwork features mnemonic devices to remember people of society and serves as a visual aid for storytelling for these peoples. (2 answers)

What is lukasa (memory board)?

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Who are the Luba Peoples?

1000

This church features frescoes such as this Lamentation scene above, painted by this artist. (2 answers)

What is the Arena (Scrovegni) Chapel?

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Who is Giotto di Bondone?

1000

This Roman artwork celebrates the deceased and is connected to the military-praising ideals of the Mithraic religion. 

What is the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus? 

1000

This mosque features common Islamic architectural features such as a qibla, a mihrab, and muqarnas, designed by this architect. (2 answers) 

What is the Mosque of Selim II?

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Who is Sinan? 

1000

This Incan artwork features square geometric patterns and was worn by leaders to show supreme status. 

What is the All-T'opaqu Tunic? 

1000

This figure from the Yoruba Peoples depicts a ceremony where the wife crowns the ogoga, carved by this artist (2 answers). 

What is the veranda post of enthroned king and senior wife (Opo Ogoga)?

and

Who is Olowe of Ise?

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