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What culture was The Stele of Hammurabi associated with?
Babylonians
Assyrians
Persians
Egyptians
Aztecs
Explanation
The Stele of Hammurabi is associated with the Babylonians, and dates back to 1792-1750 BCE.
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What was the function of The Stele of Hammurabi?
It listed a code of laws for the people under Hammurabi's rule to follow
It contained a listing of all of the people who lived in Hammurabi's kingdom
It told the origin story of the sun god, Shamash
It gave directions to the nearest kingdoms
It issued a warning to any potential invaders to turn back, or else face Hammurabi's army
Explanation
The Stele of Hammurabi lists out a code of laws for the people of Babylon to follow. There are over 300 law entries written out in the work.
Image is in the public domain, accessed through Wikipedia Media Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code\_of\_Hammurabi#/media/File:Milkau\_Oberer\_Teil\_der\_Stele\_mit\_dem\_Text\_von\_Hammurapis\_Gesetzescode\_369-2.png
What culture was The Stele of Hammurabi associated with?
Babylonians
Assyrians
Persians
Egyptians
Aztecs
Explanation
The Stele of Hammurabi is associated with the Babylonians, and dates back to 1792-1750 BCE.
Image is in the public domain, accessed through Wikipedia Media Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code\_of\_Hammurabi#/media/File:Milkau\_Oberer\_Teil\_der\_Stele\_mit\_dem\_Text\_von\_Hammurapis\_Gesetzescode\_369-2.png
What was the function of The Stele of Hammurabi?
It listed a code of laws for the people under Hammurabi's rule to follow
It contained a listing of all of the people who lived in Hammurabi's kingdom
It told the origin story of the sun god, Shamash
It gave directions to the nearest kingdoms
It issued a warning to any potential invaders to turn back, or else face Hammurabi's army
Explanation
The Stele of Hammurabi lists out a code of laws for the people of Babylon to follow. There are over 300 law entries written out in the work.
Image is in the public domain, accessed through Wikipedia Media Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code\_of\_Hammurabi#/media/File:Milkau\_Oberer\_Teil\_der\_Stele\_mit\_dem\_Text\_von\_Hammurapis\_Gesetzescode\_369-2.png
What is this object called?
A stele
Cuneiform writing
An apadana
A ziggurat
A cella
Explanation
This is a stele, or a stone slab used as a site marker. This particular one (The Stele of Hammurabi) was put in a centralized meeting spot in town so that all could read its message.
Image in the public domain, accessed through Wikipedia Media Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code\_of\_Hammurabi#/media/File:Milkau\_Oberer\_Teil\_der\_Stele\_mit\_dem\_Text\_von\_Hammurapis\_Gesetzescode\_369-2.png
What is this object called?
A stele
Cuneiform writing
An apadana
A ziggurat
A cella
Explanation
This is a stele, or a stone slab used as a site marker. This particular one (The Stele of Hammurabi) was put in a centralized meeting spot in town so that all could read its message.
Image in the public domain, accessed through Wikipedia Media Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code\_of\_Hammurabi#/media/File:Milkau\_Oberer\_Teil\_der\_Stele\_mit\_dem\_Text\_von\_Hammurapis\_Gesetzescode\_369-2.png
Who are the two people depicted in The Stele of Hammurabi?
Hammurabi, the king, and the sun god Shamash.
Shamash, the king, and the sun god Hammurabi.
Tutankhamen, the king, and the sun god Amun-Ra.
Sargon, the king, and the sun god Ashur.
Alexander the Great, and the sun god Trajan.
Explanation
Depicted in this stele are the king, Hammurabi, and the sun god, Shamash. Shamash is shown here delivering the text of the message on the stele to Hammurabi.
Who are the two people depicted in The Stele of Hammurabi?
Hammurabi, the king, and the sun god Shamash.
Shamash, the king, and the sun god Hammurabi.
Tutankhamen, the king, and the sun god Amun-Ra.
Sargon, the king, and the sun god Ashur.
Alexander the Great, and the sun god Trajan.
Explanation
Depicted in this stele are the king, Hammurabi, and the sun god, Shamash. Shamash is shown here delivering the text of the message on the stele to Hammurabi.
What medium was known for producing the Egyptian Blue sculptures of Ancient Egypt?
Faience
Terracotta
Ceramic
Lapis Lazuli
Turquoise
Explanation
Faience is the glazed medium that is responsible for the Egyptian Blue found in many Egyptian sculptures. Though Lapis Lazuli is known for its ultramarine color, similar to faience, it was not used often due to its scarcity.
What medium was known for producing the Egyptian Blue sculptures of Ancient Egypt?
Faience
Terracotta
Ceramic
Lapis Lazuli
Turquoise
Explanation
Faience is the glazed medium that is responsible for the Egyptian Blue found in many Egyptian sculptures. Though Lapis Lazuli is known for its ultramarine color, similar to faience, it was not used often due to its scarcity.