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The Fiancée of Belus, by Henri-Paul Motte
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  • 1. Who painted 'The Fiancée of Belus'?
A) Henri-Paul Motte
B) Jean-Léon Gérôme
C) Eugène Delacroix
D) Jacques-Louis David
  • 2. What historical period does 'The Fiancée of Belus' depict?
A) Ancient Babylonian
B) Ancient Greek
C) Ancient Egyptian
D) Medieval European
  • 3. Which ancient empire is central to the painting's subject?
A) Roman
B) Babylonian
C) Assyrian
D) Persian
  • 4. In what century was 'The Fiancée of Belus' painted?
A) 17th century
B) 20th century
C) 18th century
D) 19th century
  • 5. What medium did Motte primarily use for 'The Fiancée of Belus'?
A) Fresco
B) Oil on canvas
C) Watercolor
D) Tempera
  • 6. Which famous historical site is associated with the painting's subject?
A) Athens
B) Memphis
C) Rome
D) Babylon
  • 7. What type of scene does the painting depict?
A) A ceremonial ritual
B) A battle scene
C) A landscape
D) A domestic scene
  • 8. Which river civilization is featured in the painting?
A) Nile Valley
B) Yellow River
C) Indus Valley
D) Mesopotamian
  • 9. Which French institution likely exhibited this painting?
A) Louvre Museum
B) Versailles Palace
C) French Academy
D) Paris Salon
  • 10. What is the gender of the central figure in the painting?
A) Male
B) Female
C) Unclear
D) Both male and female
  • 11. Which ancient writing system would be contemporary to this scene?
A) Cuneiform
B) Hieroglyphics
C) Latin alphabet
D) Greek alphabet
  • 12. What natural material was commonly used in Babylonian architecture?
A) Limestone
B) Marble
C) Mud brick
D) Granite
  • 13. Which other artist was known for similar historical paintings?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Claude Monet
C) Jean-Léon Gérôme
D) Paul Cézanne
  • 14. Which ancient law code comes from this civilization?
A) Twelve Tables
B) Code of Hammurabi
C) Justinian Code
D) Draconian Constitution
  • 15. What was Henri-Paul Motte's nationality?
A) Spanish
B) German
C) Italian
D) French
  • 16. What is the dominant color palette in the painting?
A) Warm earth tones
B) Pastel colors
C) Cool blues and grays
D) Monochromatic
  • 17. What year was Henri-Paul Motte born?
A) 1865
B) 1820
C) 1846
D) 1801
  • 18. What is the current location of 'The Fiancée of Belus'?
A) Private collection
B) Metropolitan Museum
C) Louvre Museum
D) British Museum
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