Why were lion hunts important to the Assyrians?
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Lesson duration is: 50 minItems in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
Name two animals in the picture.
Name one activity going on in the picture.
Name two weapons in the picture.
Name one activity going on in the picture.
Name two weapons in the picture.
Slide 2 - Open question
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What would creating such detailed sculptures have required?
A
Basic craftsmanship
B
Limited imagination
C
Great artistic skill
D
Advanced technology
Slide 5 - Quiz
What is remarkable about the level of detail in the lion hunt sculptures?
A
Simple shapes and static poses
B
Unfinished style and lack of depth
C
Faded colors and rough texture
D
Intricate patterns and sense of movement
Slide 6 - Quiz
Who was the last great Assyrian king associated with the lion hunt sculptures?
A
Hammurabi
B
Nebuchadnezzar
C
Ashurbanipal
D
Sargon II
Slide 7 - Quiz
Where were the lion hunt sculptures once displayed?
A
Monastery at Eridu
B
Temple at Babylon
C
Fortress at Ur
D
Palace at Nineveh
Slide 8 - Quiz
What did the Assyrians decorate their palaces with?
A
Metal engravings
B
Wooden carvings
C
Stone sculptures
D
Canvas paintings
Slide 9 - Quiz
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Who enjoyed a second period of power in Mesopotamia after the fall of the Assyrian empire?
A
Persians
B
Sumerians
C
Hittites
D
Babylonians
Slide 11 - Quiz
What happened to the Assyrian empire after the death of King Ashurbanipal?
A
It became a peaceful nation
B
It was ruled by Ashurbanipal's son
C
It unraveled and was conquered by the Babylonians
D
It expanded its territory
Slide 12 - Quiz
How can King Ashurbanipal be easily identified in Assyrian art?
A
By his much longer beard
B
By his crown
C
By his weapon
D
By his clothing
Slide 13 - Quiz
What was the purpose of the lion hunts in Assyria?
A
To provide entertainment for the people
B
To demonstrate the king’s power
C
To train the soldiers
D
To honor the gods
Slide 14 - Quiz
Who was the only person allowed to hunt lions in Assyria?
A
The soldiers
B
The nobles
C
The priests
D
The king
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Slide 23 - Open question
Why were lion hunts important to the Assyrians?
