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Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks, by Ilya Repin
Contributed by: Clarkson
  • 1. Who painted 'Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks'?
A) Ivan Aivazovsky
B) Viktor Vasnetsov
C) Ilya Repin
D) Vasily Surikov
  • 2. In what century was the painting completed?
A) 17th century
B) 19th century
C) 20th century
D) 18th century
  • 3. What artistic movement is Repin associated with?
A) Symbolism
B) Impressionism
C) Realism
D) Cubism
  • 4. The Cossacks are shown composing a reply to which historical figure?
A) King of Poland
B) Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
C) Holy Roman Emperor
D) Tsar of Russia
  • 5. What is the overall mood depicted in the painting?
A) Somber reflection
B) Boisterous laughter
C) Religious piety
D) Quiet determination
  • 6. The painting depicts events from which century?
A) 15th century
B) 16th century
C) 17th century
D) 18th century
  • 7. The Zaporozhian Cossacks were known for their skills as:
A) Merchants and traders
B) Farmers and peasants
C) Priests and monks
D) Warriors and horsemen
  • 8. Which Russian art group was Repin associated with?
A) The Blue Rose
B) The Wanderers
C) World of Art
D) The Jack of Diamonds
  • 9. The Zaporozhian Sich was located near which river?
A) Danube River
B) Don River
C) Dnieper River
D) Volga River
  • 10. Which facial expression dominates the painting?
A) Laughter
B) Fear
C) Sadness
D) Anger
  • 11. Repin was born in which modern-day country?
A) Belarus
B) Ukraine
C) Russia
D) Poland
  • 12. What medium did Repin use for this painting?
A) Watercolor
B) Tempera
C) Oil on canvas
D) Fresco
  • 13. The painting is considered a masterpiece of:
A) Italian Renaissance
B) German Expressionism
C) French Impressionism
D) Russian Realism
  • 14. What is the approximate size of the painting?
A) Medium (about 1 meter wide)
B) Mural size
C) Very small (miniature)
D) Very large (over 2 meters wide)
  • 15. The Cossacks were primarily of which ethnic background?
A) Turkic
B) Baltic
C) East Slavic
D) Mongolian
  • 16. The painting celebrates what quality of the Cossacks?
A) Military discipline
B) Religious devotion
C) Wealth and luxury
D) Defiant independence
  • 17. Which sultan were the Cossacks replying to?
A) Selim I
B) Mehmed IV
C) Bayezid II
D) Suleiman the Magnificent
  • 18. What are the Cossacks shown doing in the painting?
A) Celebrating a festival
B) Preparing for battle
C) Holding a council meeting
D) Composing a letter
  • 19. What type of painting is 'Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks'?
A) Still life
B) Landscape
C) Portrait
D) History painting
  • 20. Which Russian writer inspired Repin to create this painting?
A) Dostoevsky
B) Pushkin
C) Tolstoy
D) Gogol
  • 21. What does the painting symbolize in Russian culture?
A) Agricultural prosperity
B) Religious unity
C) Imperial power
D) Defiance against oppression
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