Ancient Cycladic Sculpture Quiz

Which ancient cultures are mentioned as having writing systems, unlike the Cycladic culture?

• Ancient Persia and Babylon

• Ancient Greece and Rome

• Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

• Ancient China and India

What is a notable feature of the Cycladic sculptures in terms of gender representation?

• Most sculptures are male figures

• Most sculptures are female figures

• Equal representation of male and female figures

• No gender-specific sculptures

How are Cycladic sculptures described in terms of their artistic style?

• Highly detailed and realistic

• Abstract and simplified

• Colorful and ornate

• Geometric and symmetrical

What challenge do archaeologists face when studying Cycladic sculptures?

• Too many sculptures to study

• Systematic looting and lack of context

• Inability to find any sculptures

• Lack of interest in the sculptures

What materials were used by Cycladic sculptors to create their figures?

• Obsidian, emery, and pumice

• Wood and clay

• Bronze and gold

• Iron and steel