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1. Early humans carved statues of a goddess, which shows that they practiced an early form of religion. Where do anthropologists believe the first humans originated?
2. The Sumerians are believed to have invented the first system of writing, which evolved from their decorations. What was this writing system called?
3. Now we move on to Ancient Greece. Art in Greece went through several different stages, but which period produced the most realistic sculptures?
4. The Romans liked to have huge and impressive houses to show off their status. What were Roman noblemen called?
5. The Orthodox Christians of Byzantium believed that it went against the Bible to have art depicting religious icons. During which event did the Byzantine people destroy much of their religious art?
6. Like the Sumerians, people in the Middle Ages used their artistic skills in the pursuit of writing. What do we call the adornments of the painstakingly copied out books of the period?
7. Another art form that came from the Middle Ages was Cathedral architecture. In what order did the different styles of English cathedral come, chronologically?
8. There were many new developments in art during the Renaissance. Which artist distinguished himself by prolifically producing female nudes?
9. Enlightened eighteenth century thinkers such as Jonathan Swift used literature to make their views known in society. What did an anonymous satirical pamphlet of Swift's suggest that English nobles do with poor Irish Catholic children?
10. The Bourbon monarchs of France constantly surrounded themselves with decadent art. What was the name of the palace which became a political centre when Louis XIV moved the court there in 1682?
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