WorksheetsAncient Mesopotamian Art
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
Where was the ancient land known as Mesopotamia?
in northern Africa near the Nile River
in eastern Europe along the Danuble River
in central Asia between the Syr Darya and Amu Darya
between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
A piece of art that projects from the wall, or other type of background surface on which it is carved.
Scupture
Relief Sculpture
Freestanding Sculpture
Architecture
True or False: Relief sculptures are intended to be viewed from all sides and multiple angles.
True
False
In which type of relief sculpture are the sculpted elements slightly raised from the surface?
low relief
high relief
sunken relief
What tool was used to create the marks for writing Cuneiform?
Wedge shaped reeds
Rocks
Fish bones
Metal pieces
Architecture was mostly made out of what material?
Rocks
Wood
Mud Bricks
Straw and Grasses
What was the main purpose of the relief sculptures in the palace in Nimrud?
To decorate the walls
To show the power and strength of the king
To show the purpose of the room
To show pictures of the Gods
Which was NOT a subject of relief sculptures in Nimrud?
Everyday palace life
Lion Hunts
Swimming in the river
Battles that were won
Why did Sumerians FIRST start writing?
To write notes to eachother
To share their religion
To tell stories
To keep an inventory and record supplies and materials
What is NOT the reason Ziggurats were built to be tall above the city?
Storing supplies and materials for the city safe above the floods
Protection from invaders
The temple was closer to the heavens and Gods
To keep the citizens in shape by climbing many stairs
What is one characteristic of the figures in the Nimrud relief sculptures?
Many small details in the beard and clothing
Lots of emotion in the faces of the people
Realistic perspective
Detailed background
