The artist Fan Kuan was influenced by Daoism in that he

The artist Fan Kuan was influenced by Daoism in that he  a) engaged in academic practice b) emphasizes an uncorrupted view of nature c) painted...

This work has been interpreted as a/an

This work has been interpreted as a/an  a) critique of human folly b) comment on national pride c) recollection of a boyhood memory d) protestation...

John Constable was probably influenced MOSTLY by

John Constable was probably influenced MOSTLY by a) 17th century Dutch painting b) 18th century Rococo painting c) 16th century Italian painting d)...

This mask was used

This mask was used  a) to create kiva paintings b) in association with sand paintings c) at events called potlatches d) to place atop totem...

In Chinese landscape, mountains, symbols of immortality, were regarded as living organisms that emanated from a life force, in the form of the cloud vapor, called the

In Chinese landscape, mountains, symbols of immortality, were regarded as living organisms that emanated from a life force, in the form of the cloud...

All of the following are conveyed in this work EXCEPT

All of the following are conveyed in this work EXCEPT a) an idealized view of nature b) a view of seasonal change c) a record of direct observation d)...

All of the following were techniques Pieter Bruegel likely learned from the work of Joachim Patinir EXCEPT

All of the following were techniques Pieter Bruegel likely learned from the work of Joachim Patinir EXCEPT a) atmospheric perspective b) an elevated...

This work is believed to have been painted primarily in response to

This work is believed to have been painted primarily in response to a) the growth of industrialism b) the rule of a foreign power c) a peasant...

The Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde was built during the

The Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde was built during the  a) 8th and 9th centuries b) 10th and 11th centuries c) 12th and 13th centuries d) 14th...

This weaving is a design created by the

This weaving is a design created by the a) Pueblo b) Tlingit c) Anasazi d) Navajo Answer:...

Artists of the Song Dynasty who worked outside of the conventions of the professional court were known as the

Artists of the Song Dynasty who worked outside of the conventions of the professional court were known as the a) wu-wei b) wenren c) shi mo d) kodenchi Answer:...

This work can be interpreted as

This work can be interpreted as a) a reflection on the death of a loved one b) a reaction to war and destruction c) a memory of boyhood experiences d)...

The Tlingit refer to their weavings as

The Tlingit refer to their weavings as a) kachinas b) kivas c) chants d) nakheen Answer:...

This earthwork is associated with which of the following cultures?

This earthwork is associated with which of the following cultures? a) Anasazi b) Mississippian c) Kwakiutl d) Iroquois Answer:...

Which of the following works by Pieter Bruegel was set in a cold, wintery landscape?

Which of the following works by Pieter Bruegel was set in a cold, wintery landscape? a) Tower of Babel b) Procession to Calvary c) Census at Bethlehem d)...

This painting can be interpreted as a response to the

This painting can be interpreted as a response to the a) Industrial Revolution b) Protestant Reformation c) Spanish Inquisition d) Napoleonic Wars Answer:...

Pieter Bruegel's series of seasonal paintings are unique in that they can BEST be described as both

Pieter Bruegel's series of seasonal paintings are unique in that they can BEST be described as both a) pastoral and vernacular b) academic and idealized c)...

Prints such as this one by Pieter Bruegel demonstrate the influence of

Prints such as this one by Pieter Bruegel demonstrate the influence of a) Joachim Patinir b) Benozzo Gozzoli c) Hieronymus Bosch d) Hans Holbein Answer:...

Instead of glorifying the court, which included many corrupt officials, the Chinese literati, including artists such as Fan Kuan, celebrated nature as a/an

Instead of glorifying the court, which included many corrupt officials, the Chinese literati, including artists such as Fan Kuan, celebrated nature...

The thick paint used to create this work is called

The thick paint used to create this work is called a) impasto b) entasis c) encaustic d) grisaille Answer:...

Pieter Bruegel lived and worked during the

Pieter Bruegel lived and worked during the  a) 15th century b) 16th century c) 17th century d) 18th century Answer:...

This particular work was a/an

This particular work was a/an a) copy of a work by an earlier artist b) color lithograph c) watercolor study for a landscape d) full-size preparatory...

J.M.W. Turner and John Constable are associated with which of the following movements?

J.M.W. Turner and John Constable are associated with which of the following movements? a) Baroque b) Rococo c) Realism d) Romanticism Answer:...

This work was created during the

This work was created during the a) 9th century b) 11th century c) 13th century d) 15th century Answer:...

Semi-subterranean structures serving as male council houses at the Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde are known as

Semi-subterranean structures serving as male council houses at the Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde are known as a) kivas b) viharas c) pukaos d) fusuma Answer:...

To highlight his skills of oratory, the pose of the statue of Augustus of Primaporta is similar to that of the

To highlight his skills of oratory, the pose of the statue of Augustus of Primaporta is similar to that of the A) Nike of Samothrace B) Athena...

Abbot Suger is credited with building the first church in what has become known as the Gothic style by

Abbot Suger is credited with building the first church in what has become known as the Gothic style by A) enlarging the church's choir B) building...

The churches of San Vitale and Santa Costanza are similar in that they both

The churches of San Vitale and Santa Costanza are similar in that they both A) were designed based on an ancient Roman basilica, or law court B)...

This structure was built in the 6th century CE in order to

This structure was built in the 6th century CE in order to A) strengthen the presence of Islamic rule in western Europe B) replace an earlier church...

Where in the Alhambra does the decorated ceiling symbolically refer to the different levels of the heavens of Islam?

Where in the Alhambra does the decorated ceiling symbolically refer to the different levels of the heavens of Islam? A) the Alcazaba B) the Mexuar C)...

An indication that the artist of this work enjoyed a high degree of status in Islamic Mamluk society is evidenced by

An indication that the artist of this work enjoyed a high degree of status in Islamic Mamluk society is evidenced by  A) his self-portrait as...

In which of the following spaces did worshippers partake in a meal known as a refrigerium?

In which of the following spaces did worshippers partake in a meal known as a refrigerium? A) a Roman temple B) a Buddhist stupa C) an Early Christian...

This page from the Book of Lindisfarne is an indication that the codex was

This page from the Book of Lindisfarne is an indication that the codex was A) influenced by varied artistic traditions B) illuminated by secular...

The Alcazaba of the Alhambra served what function within the complex?

The Alcazaba of the Alhambra served what function within the complex? A) a courtyard symbolizing Paradise B) a throne room for the court to assemble C)...

The lowest level of this nave elevation is the

The lowest level of this nave elevation is the A) gallery B) clerestory C) ambulatory D) nave arcade Answer:...

Which of the following churches has sexpartite vaults above the nave?

Which of the following churches has sexpartite vaults above the nave? A) St. Sernin at Toulouse B) Speyer Cathedral C) Saint Etienne at Caen D)...

This detail of the Bayeux Tapestry shows

This detail of the Bayeux Tapestry shows  A) Harold swearing an oath of fealty to William to be his vassal B) William presenting relics to his...

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux preached the Second Crusade at

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux preached the Second Crusade at A) Vezelay B) Autun C) Conques D) Moissac Answer:...

The signs of the zodiac and the labors of the month, a reminder of how time rules our temporal world, are located here in the

The signs of the zodiac and the labors of the month, a reminder of how time rules our temporal world, are located here in the A) tympanum B) lintel C)...

The gable above the central portal of the west facade of Reims Cathedral depicts

The gable above the central portal of the west facade of Reims Cathedral depicts  A) the Transfiguration of Christ B) the Coronation of the...

These jamb statues depict

These jamb statues depict A) Old Testament kings and queens B) New Testament saints and disciples C) Old Testament prophets and sibyls D) Greco-Roman...

In the 11th century, the Abbasid Friday (or Jameh) mosque at Isfahan was renovated by

In the 11th century, the Abbasid Friday (or Jameh) mosque at Isfahan was renovated by  A) a Umayyad emir B) a Seljuk sultan C) a Mamluk prince D)...

This tympanum is from

This tympanum is from  A) Conques B) Autun C) Moissac D) Vezelay Answer:...

The pyxis of al-Mughira is made of

The pyxis of al-Mughira is made of  A) wood B) marble C) ivory D) bronze Answer:...

This relief comes from the

This relief comes from the  A) Arch of Titus B) Column of Trajan C) Ara Pacis D) Arch of Constantine Answer:...

Which of the following was MOST LIKELY made by women?

Which of the following was MOST LIKELY made by women? A) the Ardabil Carpet B) the Bayeux Tapestry C) the Pyxis of al-Mughira D) the Book of Lindisfarne Answer:...

This sculpture functioned as a/an

This sculpture functioned as a/an A) sarcophagus B) altar C) metope D) pyxis Answer:...

The Great Mosque of Selim II was built in Edirne during the

The Great Mosque of Selim II was built in Edirne during the  A) 10th century B) 12th century C) 14th century D) 16th century Answer:...

Which of the following is NOT seen in this nave elevation?

Which of the following is NOT seen in this nave elevation? A) a clerestory B) a chevet C) a triforium D) a nave arcade Answer:...

Who specifically calls worshippers to prayer from a minaret in the Islamic world?

Who specifically calls worshippers to prayer from a minaret in the Islamic world? A) a mullah B) an imam C) an emir D) a muezzin Answer:...

This is the facade of

This is the facade of  A) Durham Cathedral B) Reims Cathedral C) Chartres Cathedral D) Speyer Cathedral Answer:...

Over evolutionary time, many cave-dwelling organisms have lost their eyes. Tapeworms have lost their digestive systems. Whales have lost their hind limbs. How can natural selection account for these losses?

Over evolutionary time, many cave-dwelling organisms have lost their eyes. Tapeworms have lost their digestive systems. Whales have lost their hind...

Structures as different as human arms, bat wings, and dolphin flippers contain many of the same bones, these bones having developed from very similar embryonic tissues. How do biologists interpret these similarities?

Structures as different as human arms, bat wings, and dolphin flippers contain many of the same bones, these bones having developed from very similar...

If two modern organisms are distantly related in an evolutionary sense, then one should expect that

If two modern organisms are distantly related in an evolutionary sense, then one should expect that  A) they live in very different habitats. B)...

Of the following anatomical structures, which is homologous to the bones in the wing of a bird?

Of the following anatomical structures, which is homologous to the bones in the wing of a bird?  A) cartilage in the dorsal fin of a shark B)...

If the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus experiences a cost for maintaining one or more antibiotic-resistance genes, then what should happen in environments from which antibiotics are missing?

If the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus experiences a cost for maintaining one or more antibiotic-resistance genes, then what should happen in environments...

DDT was once considered a "silver bullet" that would permanently eradicate insect pests. Today, instead, DDT is largely useless against many insects. Which of these would have been required for this pest eradication effort to be successful in the long run?

DDT was once considered a "silver bullet" that would permanently eradicate insect pests. Today, instead, DDT is largely useless against many insects....

In a hypothetical environment, fishes called pike-cichlids are visual predators of algae-eating fish (in other words, they locate their prey by sight). If a population of algae-eaters experiences predation pressure from pike-cichlids, which of the following is least likely to be observed in the algae-eater population over the course of many generations?

In a hypothetical environment, fishes called pike-cichlids are visual predators of algae-eating fish (in other words, they locate their prey by sight)....

The rise of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be considered to be an example of artificial selection because

The rise of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be considered to be an example of artificial selection because  A) humans...

Currently, two extant elephant species (X and Y) are placed in the genus Loxodonta, and a third species (Z) is placed in the genus Elephas. Thus, which statement should be true?

Currently, two extant elephant species (X and Y) are placed in the genus Loxodonta, and a third species (Z) is placed in the genus Elephas. Thus, which...

The role that humans play in artificial selection is to

The role that humans play in artificial selection is to  A) determine who lives and who dies. B) create the genetic variants, which nature...

If Darwin had been aware of genes, and of their typical mode of transmission to subsequent generations, with which statement would he most likely have been in agreement?

If Darwin had been aware of genes, and of their typical mode of transmission to subsequent generations, with which statement would he most likely have...

Which of Darwin's ideas had the strongest connection to Darwin having read Malthus's essay on human population growth?

Which of Darwin's ideas had the strongest connection to Darwin having read Malthus's essay on human population growth?  A) descent with modification B)...

Which of the following must exist in a population before natural selection can act upon that population?

Which of the following must exist in a population before natural selection can act upon that population?  A) genetic variation among individuals B)...

A biologist studied a population of squirrels for 15 years. During that time, the population was never fewer than 30 squirrels and never more than 45. Her data showed that over half of the squirrels born did not survive to reproduce, because of both competition for food and predation. In a single generation, 90% of the squirrels that were born lived to reproduce, and the population increased to 80. Which inference(s) about this population might be true?

A biologist studied a population of squirrels for 15 years. During that time, the population was never fewer than 30 squirrels and never more than 45....

Given a population that contains genetic variation, what is the correct sequence of the following events, under the influence of natural selection? 1. Well-adapted individuals leave more offspring than do poorly adapted individuals. 2. A change occurs in the environment. 3. Genetic frequencies within the population change. 4. Poorly adapted individuals have decreased survivorship.

Given a population that contains genetic variation, what is the correct sequence of the following events, under the influence of natural selection?1....

Which of the following represents an idea that Darwin learned from the writings of Thomas Malthus?

Which of the following represents an idea that Darwin learned from the writings of Thomas Malthus?  A) Technological innovation in agricultural...

Natural selection is based on all of the following except

Natural selection is based on all of the following except  A) genetic variation exists within populations. B) the best-adapted individuals...

Which of these conditions should completely prevent the occurrence of natural selection in a population over time?

Which of these conditions should completely prevent the occurrence of natural selection in a population over time?  A) All variation between...

Charles Darwin was the first person to propose

Charles Darwin was the first person to propose  A) that evolution occurs. B) a mechanism for how evolution occurs. C) that Earth is older...

In the mid-1900s, the Soviet geneticist Lysenko believed that his winter wheat plants, exposed to ever-colder temperatures, would eventually give rise to ever more cold-tolerant winter wheat. Lysenko's attempts in this regard were most in agreement with the ideas of

In the mid-1900s, the Soviet geneticist Lysenko believed that his winter wheat plants, exposed to ever-colder temperatures, would eventually give rise...

Which of the following is the most accurate summary of Cuvier's consideration of fossils found in the vicinity of Paris?

Which of the following is the most accurate summary of Cuvier's consideration of fossils found in the vicinity of Paris?  A) extinction of...

During a study session about evolution, one of your fellow students remarks, "The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; its offspring inherited longer necks as a result." Which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting this student's misconception?

During a study session about evolution, one of your fellow students remarks, "The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; its offspring...

What was the prevailing belief prior to the time of Lyell and Darwin?

What was the prevailing belief prior to the time of Lyell and Darwin?  A) Earth is a few thousand years old, and populations are unchanging. B)...

With what other idea of his time was Cuvier's theory of catastrophism most in conflict?

With what other idea of his time was Cuvier's theory of catastrophism most in conflict?  A) gradualism B) the fixity of species C) island...

Catastrophism, meaning the regular occurrence of geological or meteorological disturbances (catastrophes), was Cuvier's attempt to explain the existence of

Catastrophism, meaning the regular occurrence of geological or meteorological disturbances (catastrophes), was Cuvier's attempt to explain the existence...

Which of the following statements best describes theories?

Which of the following statements best describes theories?  A) They are nearly the same things as hypotheses. B) They are supported by, and...

Two eukaryotic proteins have one domain in common but are otherwise very different. Which of the following processes is most likely to have contributed to this similarity?

Two eukaryotic proteins have one domain in common but are otherwise very different. Which of the following processes is most likely to have contributed...

Homeotic genes

Homeotic genes  A) encode transcription factors that control the expression of genes responsible for specific anatomical structures. B) are...

One of the characteristics of retrotransposons is that

One of the characteristics of retrotransposons is that  A) they code for an enzyme that synthesizes DNA using an RNA template. B) they are...

Bioinformatics includes all of the following except

Bioinformatics includes all of the following except  A) using computer programs to align DNA sequences. B) analyzing protein interactions...

Multigene families include two or more nearly identical genes or genes sharing nearly identical sequences. A classical example is the set of genes for globin molecules, including genes on human chromosomes 11 and 16.

Multigene families include two or more nearly identical genes or genes sharing nearly identical sequences. A classical example is the set of genes for...

A recent report has indicated several conclusions about comparisons of our genome with that of Neanderthals. This report concludes, in part, that, at some period in evolutionary history, there was an admixture of the two genomes. This is evidenced by

A recent report has indicated several conclusions about comparisons of our genome with that of Neanderthals. This report concludes, in part, that, at...

Which of the following studies would not likely be characterized as eco-devo?

Which of the following studies would not likely be characterized as eco-devo?  A) the study of a particular species to see whether or not...

Homeotic genes contain a homeobox sequence that is highly conserved among very diverse species. The homeobox is the code for that domain of a protein that binds to DNA in a regulatory developmental process. Which of the following would you then expect?

Homeotic genes contain a homeobox sequence that is highly conserved among very diverse species. The homeobox is the code for that domain of a protein...

In order to determine the probable function of a particular sequence of DNA in humans, what might be the most reasonable approach?

In order to determine the probable function of a particular sequence of DNA in humans, what might be the most reasonable approach?  A) Prepare...

What are genomic "hot spots"?

What are genomic "hot spots"?  A) the locations that correspond to most genetic diseases B) the areas of a genome that most often mutate due...

When does exon shuffling occur?

When does exon shuffling occur?  A) during splicing of DNA B) during mitotic recombination C) as an alternative splicing pattern in post-transcriptional...

Unequal crossing over during prophase I can result in one sister chromosome with a deletion and another with a duplication. A mutated form of hemoglobin, known as hemoglobin Lepore, is known in the human population. Hemoglobin Lepore has a deleted set of amino acids. If it was caused by unequal crossing over, what would be an expected consequence?

Unequal crossing over during prophase I can result in one sister chromosome with a deletion and another with a duplication. A mutated form of hemoglobin,...

In comparing the genomes of humans and those of other higher primates, it is seen that humans have a large metacentric pair we call chromosome 2 among our 46 chromosomes, whereas the other primates of this group have 48 chromosomes and any pair like the human chromosome 2 pair is not present; instead, the primate groups each have two pairs of midsize acrocentric chromosomes. What is the most likely explanation?

In comparing the genomes of humans and those of other higher primates, it is seen that humans have a large metacentric pair we call chromosome 2 among...

Which of the following can be duplicated in a genome?

Which of the following can be duplicated in a genome?  A) DNA sequences above a minimum size only B) DNA sequences below a minimum size only C)...

A multigene family is composed of

A multigene family is composed of  A) multiple genes whose products must be coordinately expressed. B) genes whose sequences are very similar...

Alu elements account for about 10% of the human genome. What does this mean?

Alu elements account for about 10% of the human genome. What does this mean?  A) Alu elements cannot be transcribed into RNA. B) Alu elements...

What characteristic of short tandem repeat DNA makes it useful for DNA fingerprinting?

What characteristic of short tandem repeat DNA makes it useful for DNA fingerprinting? A) The number of repeats varies widely from person to person...

What is the most probable explanation for the continued presence of pseudogenes in a genome such as our own?

What is the most probable explanation for the continued presence of pseudogenes in a genome such as our own?  A) They are genes that had a...

Barbara McClintock, who achieved fame for discovering that genes could move within genomes, had her meticulous work ignored for nearly four decades, but eventually won the Nobel Prize. Why was her work so distrusted?

Barbara McClintock, who achieved fame for discovering that genes could move within genomes, had her meticulous work ignored for nearly four decades,...

The comparison between the number of human genes and those of other animal species has led to many conclusions, including

The comparison between the number of human genes and those of other animal species has led to many conclusions, including  A) the density...

Why might the cricket genome have 11 times as many base pairs as that of Drosophila melanogaster?

Why might the cricket genome have 11 times as many base pairs as that of Drosophila melanogaster?  A) The two insect species evolved at very...

Which of the following is a representation of gene density?

Which of the following is a representation of gene density?  A) Humans have 2,900 Mb per genome. B) C. elegans has ~20,000 genes. C) Humans...

If humans have 2,900 Mb, a specific member of the lily family has 120,000 Mb, and a yeast has ~13 Mb, why can't this data allow us to order their evolutionary significance?

If humans have 2,900 Mb, a specific member of the lily family has 120,000 Mb, and a yeast has ~13 Mb, why can't this data allow us to order their evolutionary...

Fragments of DNA have been extracted from the remnants of extinct woolly mammoths, amplified, and sequenced. These can now be used to

Fragments of DNA have been extracted from the remnants of extinct woolly mammoths, amplified, and sequenced. These can now be used to  A)...

Why is it unwise to try to relate an organism's complexity with its size or number of cells?

Why is it unwise to try to relate an organism's complexity with its size or number of cells?  A) A very large organism may be composed of...