12 Questions
Which materials were typically used to create statues of gods in Sumerian temples?
Imported white marble and bitumen
What was the purpose of the holes in the brows and eyes of the statues?
To inlay lapis lazuli and other stones
How would you describe the style of the statues of gods in Sumerian temples?
Frontal and static
Which of the following was the primary method used to transport the stone blocks for building the pyramids?
Sliding on sleds over mud
What was the purpose of the temporary sloped ramp that ringed the pyramids?
To transport stones up to the top
What was the material used to create the polished white veneer on Khafre's pyramid?
Local polished white limestone
Which ancient city is the ziggurat described in the text located in?
Ur
What is the construction technique used for the ziggurat's core made of?
Mud-bricks
What are the purpose of the 'weeper holes' in the ziggurat's solid core?
To allow water out
Which material was used to create the sculptures described in the text?
Diorite
What technique did the artists use to create the sculptures?
Carving process
What type of sculpture is the entire thing described as?
Sculpture in the round
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