Which statements about Egyptian sphinx figures are true?

Question

Choose all answers that are correct.

Responses

The lion body symbolized the strength, power, and bravery of the sculptor.

The lion body symbolized the strength, power, and bravery of the sculptor.

The Great Sphinx was carved from a large outcropping of limestone.

The Great Sphinx was carved from a large outcropping of limestone.

They were placed near pyramids.

They were placed near pyramids.

They have the body of a lion and head of a human.

They have the body of a lion and head of a human.
Great Sphinx

Answer 1

The following statements about Egyptian sphinx figures are true:

1. The Great Sphinx was carved from a large outcropping of limestone.
2. They were placed near pyramids.
3. They have the body of a lion and head of a human.

The first statement about the lion body symbolizing the strength, power, and bravery of the sculptor is not typically a recognized interpretation; instead, it is more commonly understood that the lion body symbolizes strength and bravery in a broader cultural context, rather than specifically attributing these qualities to the sculptor.