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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
In order to be a conqueror in the afterlife, as he was in living life, Qin Shihuang (the First Emperor) built a tomb filled with what?
All of these
Terracotta warriors
Mercury
Jade jewelry
Gold and silver ornaments
Explanation
The mausoleum the First Emperor built in the Qin Dynasty was filled with over 7,000 terracotta statues of warriors, horses, and chariots. Archeologists also found jade jewelry and gold and silver ornaments. High levels of mercury were found in the mausoleum and indicate that it ran in troughs all throughout the building.
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
In order to be a conqueror in the afterlife, as he was in living life, Qin Shihuang (the First Emperor) built a tomb filled with what?
All of these
Terracotta warriors
Mercury
Jade jewelry
Gold and silver ornaments
Explanation
The mausoleum the First Emperor built in the Qin Dynasty was filled with over 7,000 terracotta statues of warriors, horses, and chariots. Archeologists also found jade jewelry and gold and silver ornaments. High levels of mercury were found in the mausoleum and indicate that it ran in troughs all throughout the building.
In Yoruba art, the most important body part portrayed in statuary is the __________.
head
hand
arm
heart
Explanation
The Yoruba culture of Southern Africa is one of the key artistic hubs of the region, and produces remarkable works in sculpture, jewelry, and masks. One chief feature is the usual focus on the head, which the Yoruba traditionally believe is the home of the entirety of the person. This belief is best reflected in Yoruba busts, which do not even feature necks or shoulders, only the head itself.
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
In Yoruba art, the most important body part portrayed in statuary is the __________.
head
hand
arm
heart
Explanation
The Yoruba culture of Southern Africa is one of the key artistic hubs of the region, and produces remarkable works in sculpture, jewelry, and masks. One chief feature is the usual focus on the head, which the Yoruba traditionally believe is the home of the entirety of the person. This belief is best reflected in Yoruba busts, which do not even feature necks or shoulders, only the head itself.
In order to be a conqueror in the afterlife, as he was in living life, Qin Shihuang (the First Emperor) built a tomb filled with what?
All of these
Terracotta warriors
Mercury
Jade jewelry
Gold and silver ornaments
Explanation
The mausoleum the First Emperor built in the Qin Dynasty was filled with over 7,000 terracotta statues of warriors, horses, and chariots. Archeologists also found jade jewelry and gold and silver ornaments. High levels of mercury were found in the mausoleum and indicate that it ran in troughs all throughout the building.
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