Identifying artists, works, or schools of Near Eastern sculpture
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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 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.
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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.