Unit 5 test

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Unit 5

Which of the following is a convention Chinese artist Shen Zhou used in his brush paintings?

He painted flat, realistic figures to reflect strength and calmness.

He painted several seated Buddha in the background.

He used only black ink to emphasize expressive brushstrokes.

Which sentence best describes how art in Buddhist cave temples along the Silk Road reflects the beliefs of the Chinese people?

The temples were built to shelter Chinese armies during the Han Dynasty wars.

The temples provided retreats for monks and temples for travelers to worship.

The temples were dug out of white marble, which the Chinese considered a sacred stone.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints?

They have highly textured details and many colors.

They have ambiguous space and simple forms.

They have vivid colors and dramatic subject matter.

Choose the sentence that best describes how this folding screen reflects the beliefs of the Japanese people.

It reflects the Buddhist concept of life's changing nature.

It reflects the emphasis on the importance of the family.

It reflects the people´s belief in the permanence of life and society.

Which statement correctly describes a characteristic of the Taj Mahal?

Its marble walls have carvings that depict events in the Buddha's life.

Its main function is to serve as a Hindu temple.

The onion dome and pointed arches are features of Islamic architecture.

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