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Art of Mesopotamia
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Question 1
The Standard of Ur was found during the archaeological excavation of ...
a burial site
Question 2
Ur was one of the great cities of...
Mesopotamia
Question 3
In the picture you can see...
Ziggurat in Ur
Question 4
The illustration shows plan of...
Megaron
Question 5
Where is currently located Isthar Gate?
Pergamonmuseum, Berlin
Question 6
What was the first thing that the Sumerians accomplished?
Farming and domestication of animal
Question 7
Why was Mesopotamia such a good area for growing crops?
The rivers flooded and deposited rich soil
Question 8
In Assyrian art, a winged bull or lion with the head of a man is called what?
Lamassu
Question 9
Which of the following established a dynasty in 539 BCE; experimented with new art forms like metalwork, stone mosaics, woven art, and illuminated manuscripts; and built elaborate cities and complex reliefs?
Babylonians
Question 10
Which of the following is a characteristic of the art of the Ancient Near East?
All of these
Question 11
What was the name of the primary Babylonian god?
Marduk
Question 12
Why were ziggurats important to the Sumerians?
They were built as temples to honor the gods and goddesses
Question 13
In which present-day country is Mesopotamia located?
Iraq
Question 14
Mesopotamia government was a combination of a monarchy and a democracy.
True
Question 15
What can you see in the picture?
Persepolis
