Art of the Ancient Near East Answers

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Describe the physical attributes of this sculpture. What was its purpose? What did it symbolize?

The Persians are highly regarded for their achievements in all of the following areas, except which?a.jewelryc.weaponsb.sculptured.coinage

Look closely at the relief sculpture above. It depicts lions attacking the Persian generals. The ornamental weapons held by the generals show the Persians’ high level of sophistication as well as _______________________ a. the need to emphasize political strength and Persian heroism. b. the power and numbers of the Persian army. c. the political strength and superiority of the Persian gods. d. an advertisement of their army and the Persian ruler. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

This sculpture is called the Human-headed Winged Lion. It was intended to represent which of the following? a. It represents the strength of the ruler it defended. b. It represents what the achievements of the Sumerian society. c. It represents the fertility of the Crescent and the conquering strength of its ruler. d. It represents all of the above. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In 700 BCE, this symbol in represented ___________ in cuneiform. a. horse c. goddess b. river d. bull Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Look at the two sculptures above. The sculpture on the left _______(1)_______, and the sculpture on the right _______(2)_______. a. (1) was a mask; (2) likely represented the ideal male appearance b. (1) was made out of marble; (2) is a dedication to the gods c. (1) originally held inlaid jewels in its mouth and eyes; (2) is a dedication to the sun god d. (1) a life-sized goddess; (2) is the oldest known cast marble statue. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In the production of textiles, women would gather and clean the fibers. Once these were complete, the next step would be to ___________________.a.weave the fibers into textiles using a loom.b.comb and sort the fibers.c.dye the fibers using ochers.d.spin the fibers into thread.

Which of the following is not true of the votive figures above? a. The votives were carved out of limestone. b. They had religious significance, and were most likely dedicated to the gods. c. Their bulging eyes show their openness and attentiveness to the gods. d. In their day, the votives’ bulging eyes were most likely inlaid with small jewels. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not true of the Fertile Crescent?a.The Tigris and Euphrates rivers run through the Fertile Crescent.b.The Fertile Crescent frequently experience flooding.c.Societies of the Fertile Crescent believed in equality and communal living.d.The first water management systems were created in this region, which led to the first cities.

How was Persian coinage sophisticated?a.It was made out of gold.b.It was the first examples of relief in metal.c.The amount of gold in each coin was measured exactly.d.Each coin had a different image on it, in order to remind the people of past great rulers.