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The type of government where a god is recognized as the ruler is called
The type of government where a god is recognized as the ruler is called
Which term describes the lamassu's power to ward off evil or bad luck?
Which term describes the lamassu's power to ward off evil or bad luck?
What was discovered in the White Temple?
What was discovered in the White Temple?
The wide-eyed stares of the Sumerian Votive Statuettes represent
The wide-eyed stares of the Sumerian Votive Statuettes represent
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Bull-headed capitals would most likely be found in
Bull-headed capitals would most likely be found in
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The ziggurat at Uruk can best be described as a
The ziggurat at Uruk can best be described as a
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What is the earliest form of writing in Mesopotamia?
What is the earliest form of writing in Mesopotamia?
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Mesopotamia is known as this because of the rich soil from the rivers that surround it:
Mesopotamia is known as this because of the rich soil from the rivers that surround it:
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Ziggurats are made of:
Ziggurats are made of:
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The main room of a temple is called a:
The main room of a temple is called a:
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The front of a building is called the:
The front of a building is called the:
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The two sides of the Standard of Ur are titled/represent:
The two sides of the Standard of Ur are titled/represent:
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This crown symbolizes Upper Egypt:
This crown symbolizes Upper Egypt:
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This crown symbolizes Lower Egypt:
This crown symbolizes Lower Egypt:
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What important object made it possible for archaeologists to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics?
What important object made it possible for archaeologists to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics?
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During mummification, organs of the deceased were taken out and stored in:
During mummification, organs of the deceased were taken out and stored in:
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What is the name of the stone that references the primeval mound of initial creation?
What is the name of the stone that references the primeval mound of initial creation?
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In two-dimensional Egyptian art, how do artists indicate depth/space?
In two-dimensional Egyptian art, how do artists indicate depth/space?
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In a few sentences, explain how the Egyptians typically portrayed the human body and why they did so.
In a few sentences, explain how the Egyptians typically portrayed the human body and why they did so.
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The 3 largest pyramids at Giza are from the:
The 3 largest pyramids at Giza are from the:
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Study Notes
Ancient Near East
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Theocracy is a type of government where a god is recognized as the ruler.
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The term "apotropaic" describes the lamassu's power to ward off evil or bad luck.
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The blue glaze on the Ishtar Gate is meant to represent the sky or the heavens.
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A foundation deposit of animal bones and records of temple accounting was discovered in the White Temple.
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The wide-eyed stares of the Sumerian Votive Statuettes represent devotion and eternal wakefulness.
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Bull-headed capitals would most likely be found in Babylon.
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The ziggurat at Uruk can best be described as a temple base.
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The Code of Hammurabi depicts Hammurabi receiving the law from the god Shamash.
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Hammurabi is given the authority to rule from the god Shamash by the Code of Hammurabi
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The Code of Hammurabi is noteworthy artistically because it is written in cuneiform script on a black basalt stele.
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On the Victory Stele of Naram-Sin, the king wears a horned helmet signifying his divinity, and 3 stars shine on his triumph.
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Naram-Sin is shown defeating the enemy Lulubi on his Victory Stele.
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The Victory Stele of Naram-Sin is noteworthy artistically because it is a monumental sculpted relief.
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Hieratic is the term for representing two points of view/perspectives within the same figure.
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Cuneiform is the earliest form of writing Mesopotamia.
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Mesopotamia is known as the "land between the rivers" because of the rich soil from the rivers that surround it.
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Ziggurats are made of mudbricks.
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The main room of a temple is called a cella.
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The front of a building is called the facade.
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The two sides of the Standard of Ur are titled/represent peace and war.
Ancient Egypt
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The White Crown symbolizes Upper Egypt.
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The Red Crown symbolizes Lower Egypt.
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The architectural structure depicted in the image is called a pylon.
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Abu Simbel is an Egyptian site that uses pylons.
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Mastabas and step pyramids were two precursors to the full pyramidal tombs.
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The two objects King Tutankhamun is depicted holding on his innermost coffin are a crook and flail.
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The Rosetta Stone was the important object that made it possible for archaeologists and historians to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
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During mummification, organs of the deceased were taken out and stored in canopic jars.
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The Benben stone is the name of the stone that references the primeval mound of initial creation.
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In two-dimensional Egyptian art, artists indicate depth/space by making objects smaller to depict distance.
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The Egyptians often depicted the human body in profile view because profile view allowed artists to depict the most important parts of the body (head, arms, legs) in a way that gave the best sense of size and scale.
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The 3 largest pyramids at Giza are from the Old Kingdom period.
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The largest pyramid at Giza was built for Khufu.
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The middle (size wise) pyramid was built for Khafre.
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Test your knowledge on the Ancient Near East, focusing on its theocracy, architectural marvels, and artistic achievements such as the Code of Hammurabi. Explore topics including religious practices, votive statuettes, and significant monuments like the ziggurat at Uruk.