Art for grades 1–2: questions with answers
The Art questions for grades 1–2 from the game, with the correct answers and an explanation for each.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
- Michelangelo
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Raphael
- Botticelli
Correct answer: Leonardo da Vinci — Leonardo painted the portrait in Florence around 1503–1506. It hangs in the Louvre in Paris behind bulletproof glass.
In which city does the Eiffel Tower stand?
- Rome
- London
- Paris
- Madrid
Correct answer: Paris — The tower was built for the 1889 World's Fair and was meant to be temporary. At 300 metres it was the tallest structure in the world for four decades.
Which composer wrote the "Moonlight Sonata"?
- Mozart
- Bach
- Chopin
- Beethoven
Correct answer: Beethoven — Beethoven composed the piano sonata in 1801, before his deafness was complete. The nickname was given by a critic after the composer's death.
The Great Pyramids of Giza are in which country?
- Egypt
- Mexico
- Greece
- Iraq
Correct answer: Egypt — The Great Pyramid of Khufu, built around 2560 BC, is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing.
Who painted "The Starry Night"?
- Claude Monet
- Vincent van Gogh
- Paul Gauguin
- Pablo Picasso
Correct answer: Vincent van Gogh — Van Gogh painted it in 1889 from the window of an asylum in Saint-Rémy, France. Today it belongs to the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
In which city is the Colosseum?
- Athens
- Istanbul
- Rome
- Madrid
Correct answer: Rome — The amphitheatre was completed in AD 80 and could hold around 50,000 spectators for gladiator fights and public spectacles.
Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker are characters in which film series?
- Star Trek
- The Matrix
- Harry Potter
- Star Wars
Correct answer: Star Wars — The first Star Wars film, written and directed by George Lucas, came out in 1977 and became one of the highest-grossing films ever made.
Which instrument has 88 keys?
- piano
- organ
- accordion
- harp
Correct answer: piano — A modern piano has 52 white and 36 black keys, covering more than seven octaves. The instrument was invented in Italy around 1700 by Bartolomeo Cristofori.
In which country was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?
- Austria
- Germany
- Italy
- Switzerland
Correct answer: Austria — Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756 and toured Europe as a child prodigy. He wrote more than 600 works before dying at 35.
In which city does the Statue of Liberty stand?
- Washington
- Boston
- New York
- Chicago
Correct answer: New York — The statue was a gift from France and was dedicated in 1886 on an island in New York Harbour. Its sculptor was Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.
What do we call a painting that shows a person's face?
- landscape
- portrait
- still life
- mural
Correct answer: portrait — A portrait shows a person; a landscape shows nature; a still life shows arranged objects such as fruit or flowers.
Which is the smallest and highest-pitched instrument of the bowed string family?
- double bass
- cello
- viola
- violin
Correct answer: violin — The violin, viola, cello and double bass make up the string section of an orchestra. The violin has been made in its modern form since the 16th century in Italy.
Which company created Mickey Mouse?
- Pixar
- Warner Bros.
- Disney
- DreamWorks
Correct answer: Disney — Mickey first appeared in the short film "Steamboat Willie" in 1928, one of the first cartoons with synchronised sound.
The Sydney Opera House is in which country?
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Canada
- South Africa
Correct answer: Australia — The building with its sail-shaped roofs opened in 1973 after 14 years of construction. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
Which of these dances comes from Argentina?
- samba
- flamenco
- waltz
- tango
Correct answer: tango — The tango grew up in the working-class districts of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century. UNESCO listed it as intangible cultural heritage in 2009.
Michael Jackson was known as the King of what?
- pop
- rock
- soul
- jazz
Correct answer: pop — His 1982 album "Thriller" is the best-selling album of all time, with sales estimated at more than 60 million copies.
Which 1997 film about a sinking ship starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet?
- Avatar
- Titanic
- Inception
- The Departed
Correct answer: Titanic — "Titanic" won 11 Academy Awards, a record it shares with "Ben-Hur" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".
How many strings does a standard guitar have?
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Correct answer: 6 — The six strings of a standard guitar are tuned E, A, D, G, B and E from lowest to highest. A bass guitar usually has four.
Hollywood, the centre of the American film industry, is part of which city?
- New York
- Chicago
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles
Correct answer: Los Angeles — Film studios moved to Hollywood in the 1910s for its sunshine and varied scenery. The famous hillside sign was put up in 1923 as a property advertisement.
Which of these is a percussion instrument?
- drum
- flute
- violin
- trumpet
Correct answer: drum — Percussion instruments are struck, shaken or scraped. The drum is one of the oldest instruments known, found in cultures on every continent.