Bust of Nefertiti by Thutmose (Berlin, Germany — c. 1345 BC) — Questions and answers

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What is the Bust of Nefertiti especially famous for, according to the Art Fact?

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  1. Its very small size
  2. Its missing paint
  3. Its remarkably preserved paint and lifelike detail ✓
  4. Its modern style

Answer: Its remarkably preserved paint and lifelike detail

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What did Thutmose do first when he started working on the bust?

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  1. He found a block of limestone.
  2. He made preliminary sketches of Nefertiti. ✓
  3. He mixed many colorful paints.
  4. He asked the Queen to visit his workshop.

Answer: He made preliminary sketches of Nefertiti.

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What kind of material did Thutmose use to begin carving the bust?

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  1. A block of wood
  2. A block of clay
  3. A block of fine-grained limestone ✓
  4. A block of gold

Answer: A block of fine-grained limestone

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What is the mystery surrounding one of the Bust of Nefertiti's eyes?

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  1. It has a different color than the other eye.
  2. It glows in the dark.
  3. It lacks an inlaid crystal. ✓
  4. It is much larger than the other eye.

Answer: It lacks an inlaid crystal.

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How did Queen Nefertiti react when she saw the completed bust?

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  1. She was very disappointed with it.
  2. She thought it looked nothing like her.
  3. She was pleased with the likeness and recognized herself. ✓
  4. She asked Thutmose to make many changes.

Answer: She was pleased with the likeness and recognized herself.

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Why was the Bust of Nefertiti buried and forgotten for a very long time?

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  1. Thutmose wanted to keep it a secret.
  2. It was damaged during a flood.
  3. The worship of Aten was abandoned, and the city was deserted. ✓
  4. The Queen ordered it to be hidden.

Answer: The worship of Aten was abandoned, and the city was deserted.

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Where can visitors see the Bust of Nefertiti today?

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  1. In the ancient city of Akhetaten
  2. In Thutmose's old workshop
  3. In the Neues Museum in Berlin ✓
  4. In Helen Keller's home

Answer: In the Neues Museum in Berlin

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