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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?
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?
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?
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?
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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?
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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?
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Which ancient city is the ziggurat described in the text located in?
Which ancient city is the ziggurat described in the text located in?
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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?
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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?
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Which material was used to create the sculptures described in the text?
Which material was used to create the sculptures described in the text?
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What technique did the artists use to create the sculptures?
What technique did the artists use to create the sculptures?
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What type of sculpture is the entire thing described as?
What type of sculpture is the entire thing described as?
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