What is the most common form of Assyrian art?
(2 points)
stone sculptures of government leaders
large frescoes in the decoration of public buildings and palaces relief sculptures in the decoration of public buildings and palaces stone sculptures of religious figures
The most common form of Assyrian art is relief sculptures in the decoration of public buildings and palaces.
Much of the carved surfaces of Assyrian ivories were covered with what?
(2 points)
rich paint cuneiform
gold foil
none of the above
Much of the carved surfaces of Assyrian ivories were covered with rich paint.
Why are there so few structures still surviving from ancient Mesopotamia?
(2 points)
All of the structures from this time period were made from clay bricks,
and natural erosion has worn most of the small buildings away. Many ruins have long served as quarries for building materials.
Wars and pillaging of artifacts contribute to the lack of surviving structures.
all of the above
All of the above factors contribute to the scarcity of surviving structures from ancient Mesopotamia.
What is the most famous surviving feature of Babylon?
(2 points)
the Warka Vase
the Northwest Palace
the Ishtar Gate
the Hanging Gardens of Babylon