Where were these works found?

Buried in the floor of a temple

Identify the significance/meaning of this work

It indicates the divine right of Hammurabi to be king.

How was the construction of this work reflective of its geography?

The corners point to the cardinal directions (N,S,E & W)

Which of the following is true regarding the form of these types of works?

The larger the figure, the more money donated by the patron.

What was the purpose of this structure?

Both religious and administrative use

Statues of Votive Figures from the Square Temple at Eshunna

Identify the function of this work

to act as guardians of the citadel

How is this work similar to Egyptian art?

The use of hierarchical scale indicates importance.

Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II

Apadana Stairway from Audience Hall of Darius and Xerxes

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1
Where were these works found?
Buried in the king's tomb
Buried in the floor of a temple
in a bushel with ibex motif
In a cave
2
Identify the significance/meaning of this work
It shows the peace agreement between Babylon and Israel
It indicates the divine right of Hammurabi to be king.
It is a monumental structure that towered over Babylon.
It is the first relief carving ever.
3
Identify the work
The Code of Hammurabi
The Code of Menkaure
The Law of Babylon
Hammurabi and the Sun God Shamesh
4
How was the construction of this work reflective of its geography?
The sides face the cardinal directions (N,S,E & W)
It was camouflaged into the scenery
The corners point to the cardinal directions (N,S,E & W)
It was centrally located to Egypt and Greece
5
Which of the following is true regarding the form of these types of works?
They were meant to be seen from all sides.
The large eyes symbolized the patron's devotion to the god.
The larger the figure, the more money donated by the patron.
They wear clothing because nudity is shameful.
6
What was the purpose of this structure?
Religious ceremonies only
Administrative purposes only
Both religious and administrative use
Places of burial for royalty
7
Identify the work
Step Pyramid
White Temple and its Ziggurat
Mastaba
Great Pyramid of Mesopotamia
8
The three sections of figures on this work are known as
levels.
registers.
tiers.
planes.
9
Identify the work
Burial Votives
Statues of Votive Figures from the Square Temple at Eshunna
Ka Figures from Burial Chambers
Votive Figures from the White Ziggurat
10
Identify the function of this work
to ward off evil spirits
to welcome guests
to act as ornamentation for the gateways
to act as guardians of the citadel
11
Identify the culture for this work
Akkadian
Sumerian
Assyrian
Babylonian
12
How is this work similar to Egyptian art?
The use of hierarchical scale indicates importance.
the use of mythological narrative
color coding for gender
It commemorates a leader long after their death.
13
Identify the work
Man-Bulls with Beards
Dur Sharrukin
Citadel Guards
Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II
14
Identify the work
Peace Chest of Ur
Blue Box with Progression of Figures
Standard of Ur
Standard of Mesopotamia
15
Identify the work
Hypostle Hall from Temple of Amun-Re
Apadana Stairway from Audience Hall of Darius and Xerxes
Apadana
Hypostle

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