Ancient Palaces and Power Quiz

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What political figure emerged due to disputes between expanding cities?

Religious leader

Artisan

Merchant

Warrior chief (correct)

How did palaces and temples serve as landmarks in city life?

By upholding order and shared membership in city affairs (correct)

By promoting trade and commerce

By restricting access to most citizens

By serving as military outposts

What characteristic differentiates the construction of palaces from that of founding temples?

Location at the center of the city (correct)

Off-limits to most citizens

Institutional representation of ruling elite

Emerged after disputes between cities

What was the significance of the Royal Cemetery at Ur in reinforcing Mesopotamian rulers' hierarchies?

It displayed elaborate burial arrangements as a display of power Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why warrior chiefs were initially chosen?

For their military skills Signup and view all the answers

Why did palaces emerge as cities expanded?

To reflect the power of the ruling elite Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the bodies found in Death Pit 1237 at the Royal Cemetery at Ur?

They were individuals who had been sacrificed Signup and view all the answers

What role did royal dynasties play in the development of palaces?

They passed powers within families and led to palace construction Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the palace become a source of power rivaling that of the temple?

By restricting access to royal court members only Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the palace as an institution and a set of buildings?

To reflect the power of the ruling elite Signup and view all the answers

Why were palaces constructed on the outskirts of the city?

To protect against enemies and conflicts with other cities Signup and view all the answers

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