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The Naram-Sim Stele

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Which of the following statements about this sculpture of a goddess is NOT correct?

The statue's eyes, eyebrows, and hair were made of mixed materials.
The marble used for the statue was locally sourced in Mesopotamia. (correct)
The statue is an example of an idealized woman in Ancient Mesopotamia.
The statue was meant to be viewed from the front.

What is the purpose of the relief sculpture of Naram-Sin?

To depict a religious ceremony
To communicate Naram-Sin's ruler persona (correct)
To honor the gods
To showcase the Naram-Sin's wealth

Which convention is not used to represent the ideal of female beauty in Ancient Mesopotamia?

Clasped hands (correct)
A unibrow
Center-parted hair tied in the back
A rounded, soft jaw

What is the purpose of limestone votives in Sumerian religion?

To stand in for regular worshippers in a shrine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the horizontal bands of imagery that wrap this object?

Registers (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ruler portraits does NOT make a visual connection to the gods?

Assurnasirpal II Killing Lions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Ancient Mesopotamian temples is NOT true?

All the members of the city could enter the temple and worship. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical convention of Ancient Mesopotamian art?

Naturalistic space and depth in relief sculpture (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the relief carvings of lion hunts in Assyrian palaces?

They show the ruler's strength and power (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are the poses of the people depicted in the relief carvings of lion hunts?

Dynamic and active (B) Signup and view all the answers