Greek Art Period Quiz

What material was commonly used for creating sculptures in the Greek art period?

• Wood

• Glass

• Marble

• Clay

Which famous Greek sculptor created the statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

• Phidias

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

What architectural style is characterized by the use of columns, pediments, and friezes, commonly seen in Greek temples?

• Renaissance architecture

• Baroque architecture

• Gothic architecture

• Doric architecture

What is the name of the famous temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena, which is considered a prime example of Greek architecture?

• Taj Mahal

• Colosseum

• Great Wall of China

• Parthenon

What technique was commonly used in Greek pottery to create black figures on a red background?

• Green-figure technique

• Red-figure technique

• Blue-figure technique

• Black-figure technique

Which Greek painter is known for his masterpiece 'The School of Athens' depicting famous Greek philosophers and scholars?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Raphael

What mythological figure is often depicted in Greek art as a symbol of victory?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hercules

• Nike

In Greek mythology, who is the god of the sea and often depicted with a trident in art?

• Athena

• Hades

• Zeus

• Poseidon

What mythological creature is commonly seen in Greek art, known for its lion's body and human head?

• Mermaid

• Unicorn

• Sphinx

• Dragon

What is the name of the famous Greek hero often depicted in art with a bow and arrow?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Hercules

• Athena