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Which materials were typically used to create statues of gods in Sumerian temples?
Which materials were typically used to create statues of gods in Sumerian temples?
- Local stone and lapis lazuli
- Lapis lazuli and gold leaf
- Imported white marble and bitumen (correct)
- Local stone and gold leaf
What was the purpose of the holes in the brows and eyes of the statues?
What was the purpose of the holes in the brows and eyes of the statues?
- To create a more realistic appearance
- To allow the statue to be attached to the temple
- To inlay lapis lazuli and other stones (correct)
- To represent tears and emotions
How would you describe the style of the statues of gods in Sumerian temples?
How would you describe the style of the statues of gods in Sumerian temples?
- Abstract and symbolic
- Expressive and emotional
- Dynamic and realistic
- Frontal and static (correct)
Which of the following was the primary method used to transport the stone blocks for building the pyramids?
Which of the following was the primary method used to transport the stone blocks for building the pyramids?
What was the purpose of the temporary sloped ramp that ringed the pyramids?
What was the purpose of the temporary sloped ramp that ringed the pyramids?
What was the material used to create the polished white veneer on Khafre's pyramid?
What was the material used to create the polished white veneer on Khafre's pyramid?
Which ancient city is the ziggurat described in the text located in?
Which ancient city is the ziggurat described in the text located in?
What is the construction technique used for the ziggurat's core made of?
What is the construction technique used for the ziggurat's core made of?
What are the purpose of the 'weeper holes' in the ziggurat's solid core?
What are the purpose of the 'weeper holes' in the ziggurat's solid core?
Which material was used to create the sculptures described in the text?
Which material was used to create the sculptures described in the text?
What technique did the artists use to create the sculptures?
What technique did the artists use to create the sculptures?
What type of sculpture is the entire thing described as?
What type of sculpture is the entire thing described as?
