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Odd but Generally Fascinating... Quiz

You will find these odd facts strangely enjoyable...I predict.

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,625

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

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1574

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1. What was the plant in Mesoamerica that was often used as currency by the Mayans? Hint

Mango

Pinto beans

Cacao

Tomatoes

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2. What is the name of the largest piece of ancient Olmec artwork carved from a solid piece of jade, weighing 15 lbs? Hint

Jaguar Pendant

Sun God Rock

Human Heart Piece

Kunz Axe

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3. Which artist painted the slogan 'Vive la Sociale' in his gigantic masterpiece 'The Entry of Christ into Brussels'? Hint

Picasso

Ensor

Delbruck

Matisse

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4. Which of these composers was very strongly inspired by Hungarian gypsy music? Hint

Rossini

Brahms

Berlioz

Bizet

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5. For which artist was the 'Milkmaid of Bordeaux' the last major painting? Hint

Picasso

Velazquez

Vermeer

Goya

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the plant in Mesoamerica that was often used as currency by the Mayans?

Answer: Cacao

The Mayans not only traded cacao beans as currency, but also traded between theirs and the Aztec civilization using this unusual form of cash. Even today, chocolate still grabs a rather high price on the market, but I wouldn't start hoarding away the Hersey bars just yet...

2. What is the name of the largest piece of ancient Olmec artwork carved from a solid piece of jade, weighing 15 lbs?

Answer: Kunz Axe

The Kunz Axe is approximately 3000 years old, having been created around 1000 B.C. The blue jade used to create the Axe is quite a rare variety, only found in the highlands of Guatemala in Central America.

3. Which artist painted the slogan 'Vive la Sociale' in his gigantic masterpiece 'The Entry of Christ into Brussels'?

Answer: Ensor

James Ensor is one of the most celebrated Belgian artists, being active during the late 19th, early 20th centuries. Masks are a major theme of his work, along with the macabre. He was well-known for his delightful use of color.

4. Which of these composers was very strongly inspired by Hungarian gypsy music?

Answer: Brahms

Brahms had an unusual, life-long preoccupation with Hungarian gypsy music, something that played strongly in his work. He actual played gypsy tunes during his concert tours!

5. For which artist was the 'Milkmaid of Bordeaux' the last major painting?

Answer: Goya

Goya was a Spanish painter, active during the late 18th, early 19th centuries. His art dealt with the macabre and with war and disorder, which he protested through his work. He was also a wonderful portraitist, one of the most versatile painters in history. Thank you for having a go at this quiz, please try some of my others if you have enjoyed this one.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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