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1
Why were ziggurats built on such a large scale?
All of the above
to demonstrate the power of the gods & kings
to be closer to the gods
to flood proof the temple
2
What are two characteristics of figures in ancient Egyptian sculpture?
complex poses, many details
perfect proportions, confident expressions
unpainted, made of bronze
3
What was the purpose of much of the art of ancient Mesopotamia?
Protection
Functional
All of the above
Demonstrate power
4
Which is a convention that Egyptian artists used in wall paintings?
They depicted body parts in their most recognizable position
They covered the outlines they drew by painting over them.
They wanted to depict accurate proportion.
5
Temples were built atop a stair stepped structure called
Temple Mound
Pyramid
Mall
Ziggurat
6
What is the tall, pointed structure in this picture called?
An obelisk
A pylon
A pyramid
7
What type of sculpture is this?
In the round
Sunken relief
Low relief
High relief
8
Which is the best definition of sunken relief?
carving where the background is lower than the main figures
in-the-round carving of a figure against a sunken background
carving in which main figures are lower than the background