Question

Match the image left greave Greek sixth century BC The Walters art museum Baltimore with the appropriate descriptive statement about cultural function A a set of containers was used by Egyptians to protect internal organs during the mummification process B tubular in shape this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music C this artifact was used by Greek soldiers for protection of the lower leg while in battle The elaborate decoration near the top shows the face of a lion D medallions on this artifact show Christian Jewish and a pagan pictures that were used for magic and medical purposes

Answer 1

The appropriate descriptive statement that matches the image of the Greek greave from the sixth century BC is:

**C**: This artifact was used by Greek soldiers for protection of the lower leg while in battle. The elaborate decoration near the top shows the face of a lion.

Greaves were indeed armaments used by soldiers, and the decorative elements often reflected cultural symbols or motifs relevant to their time and context.