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Which of the following structures is NOT an example of a Mesopotamian pyramid?
Which of the following structures is NOT an example of a Mesopotamian pyramid?
- Pyramids of Djoser
- Monte d'Accoddi in Sassari, Italy (correct)
- Egyptian pyramids
- Ziggurat of Ur
What was the primary purpose of the Ziggurat of Ur?
What was the primary purpose of the Ziggurat of Ur?
- A temple for praying
- A house for pharaohs
- A complex temple structure for the deity Nanna (correct)
- A portal to the afterlife
What is the key characteristic of Egyptian art during the dynastic periods?
What is the key characteristic of Egyptian art during the dynastic periods?
- Favored creativity and artistic expression
- Used a wide range of colors without symbolic meaning
- Depicted only common people, not gods or the pharaoh
- Favored order and form over creativity (correct)
What is the primary purpose of funerary art in ancient Egyptian culture?
What is the primary purpose of funerary art in ancient Egyptian culture?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Cuneiform writing system used in Mesopotamia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Cuneiform writing system used in Mesopotamia?
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