What is Shamash, the Mesopotamian sun god, doing in his portrayal atop the Stele of Hammurabi?
a. inscribing the 282 laws on the stele
b. giving his blessing to Hammurabi,.Babylon’s ruler
c. executing a Babylonian who has violated a law
d. crowning Hammurabi as king of the Babylonians
Answer: b
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a. the Epic of Gilgamesh b. Hammurabi's Code c. the Vedas and Upanishads d. stepped ziggurats
Augustine has been recognized for his
A. contributions to pagan philosophy. B. reconciling Arianism with Christian thought. C. contribution to the development of linear, providential history. D. identification of happiness as the goal of human life.
As a speaker, it is important to use proper terms so that audience members are not offended. Please choose the proper term below that would not offend your audience.
a. actor b. policeman c. waitress d.chairman
What piece is considered an early example of program music?
A. Brandenburg Concertos B. "The Little Fugue in G Minor" C. Water Music D. The Four Seasons