Art of the Ancient Near East Answers

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

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

Between 4000 and 3000 BCE, agricultural villages and cities began to emerge. All of the following new economic developments grew out of these prosperous cities, except which?a.grain millsc.textile millsb.ceramic shopsd.metal workshops

The picture above shows a ______________, which was first used between 3300 and 3100 BCE in order to ensure that no unauthorized person could gain access to whatever was being sealed. a. stylus seal c. cylinder seal b. cuneiform seal d. Sumerian seal Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

What is the significance of the Stele of Hammurabi?a.It is the earliest known written trade transaction.b.It is a written history of the development of the Persian empire.c.It is a carved relief which explains Sumerian laws and religious traditions.d.It is the earliest example of written law.

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

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.

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.

Cuneiform was first developed by the Sumerians so they could have _________________a.written records for trade and business.b.a code of laws.c.a written recording of all court procedures and decisions.d.a transferable method of communication between Sumerian rulers.