AP Art History : Analyzing Near Eastern sculpture

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Art History

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Near Eastern Sculpture

What was the function of The Stele of Hammurabi?

Milkau oberer teil der stele mit dem text von hammurapis gesetzescode 369 2

Possible Answers:

It told the origin story of the sun god, Shamash

It issued a warning to any potential invaders to turn back, or else face Hammurabi's army

It contained a listing of all of the people who lived in Hammurabi's kingdom

It listed a code of laws for the people under Hammurabi's rule to follow

It gave directions to the nearest kingdoms

Correct answer:

It listed a code of laws for the people under Hammurabi's rule to follow

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.

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