Question

A relief sculpture of an Egyptian woman with her hands on a man's shoulders. The man is embracing another man.
Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above?
a.
The intertwined plants below the throne symbolize Khafre’s rule of both Upper and Lower Egypt.
b.
The man’s head is held by Horus, the falcon god, which is a display of protection.
c.
The lions form the throne’s legs, symbolizing strength and power.
d.
The sculpture was never completed, but the reason is unknown.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

The statue (Khafre enthroned) is a finished diorite work — the other statements are true: the papyrus and lotus on the throne symbolize Upper and Lower Egypt, Horus (the falcon) behind the king’s head represents protection, and lion legs on the throne symbolize strength and power.