Examine this picture. It shows an Assyrian artifact called a relief sculpture.

A carved stone relief sculpture of a hand holding a buck is shown. Lettering covers and surrounds the hand and the bucket. A bracelet with a sun- or flower-like object is visible on the hand’s wrist.

What can you infer about Assyrian culture based on this work of art? Select the three correct answers.

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Responses

Assyrians could depict people realistically.

Assyrians could depict people realistically.

Assyrians did not value works of art.

Assyrians did not value works of art.

Assyrians used a written language.

Assyrians used a written language.

Assyrians sometimes wore accessories.

Assyrians sometimes wore accessories.

Assyrians were not skilled sculptors.

Assyrians were not skilled sculptors.

1 answer

Based on the information provided about the Assyrian relief sculpture, the three correct inferences about Assyrian culture are:

  1. Assyrians could depict people realistically.
  2. Assyrians used a written language.
  3. Assyrians sometimes wore accessories.

These inferences point to the artistic skill of the Assyrians, their use of written language, and the cultural practice of wearing adornments.