"Ivory Vikings" Flashcard

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How old are the Isle of Lewis chessmen?

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800 years old

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In which country is the Isle of Lewis? Choose the correct flag!

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Where can one go to see the Isle of Lewis chessmen? Options: The British Museum, The National Museum of Scotland, Both of the above.

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Both of the above.

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What evidence suggests that the chess pieces were made after 1150? Options: the rooks' shields, the kings' thrones, the bishops' staffs, the bishops' miters

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the bishops' miters

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Based on the decorative thrones of the pieces, where do most experts believe they were made?

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Norway

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From what material were the Isle of Lewis chess pieces made? Cow bone, Elephant ivory, Walrus ivory, Marble

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Walrus ivory

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The Isle of Lewis collection is the earliest known chess set that uses bishops instead of what other piece?

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Elephant

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Unlike this picture of shatranj pieces, the Isle of Lewis chessmen are important because they are the earliest known complete set of ________________________ chess pieces?

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figurative

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The Isle of Lewis chessmen reflect the fusion of which two worlds?

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Christian and Viking

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What type of society was prevalent in 12th century Europe that is reflected in the Isle of Lewis chess pieces?

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feudal