The Death of Socrates, by Jacques-Louis David - Exam
  • 1. In which year did Jacques-Louis David complete 'The Death of Socrates'?
A) 1804
B) 1793
C) 1787
D) 1776
  • 2. Which Greek philosopher is depicted at the foot of Socrates' bed?
A) Plato
B) Aristotle
C) Diogenes
D) Pythagoras
  • 3. What is Socrates doing with his left hand in the painting?
A) Holding the cup
B) Pointing upward
C) Covering his face
D) Grasping his chains
  • 4. Which museum currently houses 'The Death of Socrates'?
A) British Museum
B) Metropolitan Museum of Art
C) Louvre
D) Uffizi Gallery
  • 5. What object is being handed to Socrates in the painting?
A) Cup of hemlock
B) Laurel wreath
C) Scroll of charges
D) Key to freedom
  • 6. What was Socrates officially charged with?
A) Murder
B) Treason against Athens
C) Corrupting youth and impiety
D) Theft from temple
  • 7. Which literary work primarily inspired David's composition?
A) Aristotle's Politics
B) Homer's Iliad
C) Sophocles' Antigone
D) Plato's Phaedo
  • 8. What is the dominant color scheme of the painting?
A) Earthy tones
B) Monochrome
C) Bright primary colors
D) Pastel shades
  • 9. What architectural style appears in the background?
A) Classical Greek
B) Gothic
C) Renaissance
D) Romanesque
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