Ancient Furniture and Design Quiz

What influenced Greek art during the archaic period?

• Egyptian influences

• Roman architecture

• Mesopotamian pottery

• Chinese calligraphy

Which type of furniture is considered the simplest and most common in ancient Egypt?

• Stool

• Bed

• Table

• Chair

What material was primarily used for mirrors in ancient Egyptian bedrooms?

• Glass

• Stone

• Bronze

• Wood

Which furniture piece in ancient Egypt was often used for storage?

• Table

• Chest

• Chair

• Dresser

What type of legs did ancient Egyptian chairs often have?

• Square

• Lion-shaped

• Curved

• Straight

In Mesopotamia, what was a common material used for furniture construction?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

• Alabaster

What was a significant characteristic of ancient Greek tables?

• Large and ornate

• Made of stone

• Small and portable

• Heavy and immovable

Which style of furniture is known for its simplicity and comfort, emerging in the 19th century?

• Baroque

• Biedermeier

• Rococo

• Empire

What type of ornamentation was commonly used in Baroque furniture?

• Abstract shapes

• Floral motifs

• Geometric patterns

• Minimalist designs

Which furniture style is characterized by elaborate decorations and curves?

• Modernism

• Neoclassicism

• Rococo

• Biedermeier