Which is a convention that Egyptian artists used in wall paintings?

A. They carefully covered the outlines they drew by painting over them.

B. They depicted body parts in their most recognizable position.

C. They studied the human form in order to depict accurate proportion.

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B. They depicted body parts in their most recognizable position.

Egyptian artists followed a convention of presenting human figures in a composite view, where important body parts were shown from their most recognizable or frontal perspective, rather than striving for realistic proportions.

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What was the most important purpose of sculpture and wall paintings in Egyptian tombs?

A. They protected and provided for the ka in the afterlife.

B. They beautified the underground burial chamber.

C. They showed the importance of ordinary citizens in society.

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A. They protected and provided for the ka in the afterlife.

In ancient Egyptian belief, the ka was the spiritual essence of a person that needed sustenance and protection in the afterlife. Sculptures and wall paintings in tombs were intended to accompany and provide for the ka, ensuring its well-being and continuity after death.

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Which statement is true about the Book of The Dead?

A. It helped architects plan the designs of funerary temples.

B. It contains images and hieroglyphics instructing the ka in the underworld.

C. It told stories of the life and accomplishments of deceased pharaohs.

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B. It contains images and hieroglyphics instructing the ka in the underworld.

The Book of the Dead is a collection of spells, prayers, and instructions intended to guide the deceased through the afterlife, particularly instructing the ka (the spiritual essence of the person) on what to expect and how to navigate the challenges of the underworld.

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What are two characteristics of figures in ancient Egyptian sculpture?

A. unpainted, made of bronze

B. complex poses, many details

C. perfect proportions, confident expressions

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C. perfect proportions, confident expressions.

Figures in ancient Egyptian sculpture are often characterized by idealized proportions and confident expressions, reflecting the cultural emphasis on order, stability, and the divine nature of the depicted individuals, particularly in representations of gods and pharaohs.