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?

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

    What is one reason why warrior chiefs were initially chosen?

    <p>For their military skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did palaces emerge as cities expanded?

    <p>To reflect the power of the ruling elite</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They were individuals who had been sacrificed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They passed powers within families and led to palace construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By restricting access to royal court members only</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To reflect the power of the ruling elite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were palaces constructed on the outskirts of the city?

    <p>To protect against enemies and conflicts with other cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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