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Which of the following is a palace on Crete?


A) Knossos
B) Troy
C) Tiryns
D) Sparta

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Minoans coated the rough surface of their rubble walls with a fine white lime plaster that required rapid execution and great skill.Which painting method was used with this type of fabrication?


A) Watercolor
B) Fresco secco
C) True fresco
D) Tempera

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following elements showed that the new palace at Knossos was carefully planned?


A) Thick walls composed of cement
B) Little attention paid to rainwater drainage
C) Single-story building rambled across the landscape
D) Placement of clusters of rooms of similar function around the central court

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Through a simplified narrative and use of repetitious pattern,the ____ differs from earlier Minoan and Mycenaean art.


A) WarriWarrior vase
B) octopus flask
C) Kamares Ware Jar
D) Fleet vase

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Who or what was the Minotaur?


A) The king of Crete
B) Half bull,half man
C) A bull with eagle's wings
D) Achilles' pet

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The use of guardian figures on the Lion Gate is reminiscent of ____.


A) The palace of Gudea
B) Minoan palaces
C) Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt
D) Mycenaean tombs

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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