Christianity and Coptic Art Quiz

When did Christianity first arrive in Egypt?

• 1st Century AD

• 3rd Century AD

• 5th Century AD

• 2nd Century AD

What are the central principles of Coptic art?

• Colorfulness and Chaos

• Minimalism and Abstraction

• Iconography and Symbolism

• Realism and Complexity

Which ancient civilizations influenced early Christian art?

• Chinese and Indian

• Greek and Roman

• Persian and Babylonian

• Mayan and Aztec

What is a common characteristic of Coptic icons?

• Large mouths

• Randomly selected colors

• Small noses

• Narrow eyes

What does the color white symbolize in Coptic icons?

• Love

• Purity

• Endlessness

• Holiness

What is the main characteristic of Ancient Fayum Mummy Portraits?

• Monochromatic colors

• Side profiles

• Realistic expressions

• Abstract faces

What is the dominant theme in Coptic wall paintings?

• Human figures

• Abstract shapes

• Animals and plants

• Landscape scenes

What does the looped cross on the gravestone symbolize?

• Peace

• Love

• Life

• Victory

Which material was commonly used in Coptic wood carvings?

• Stone

• Glass

• Metal

• Wood

What was a characteristic of Middle-Coptic textiles?

• Distorted faces and figures

• Naturalistic elements

• Greco-Roman influence

• Pagan iconography