Use the images to answer the question.
A photograph shows an ancient silver sculpture of a kneeling bull holding a vase-shaped vessel with both forelegs. The bottom half is engraved with a decorative line pattern. The bull has horns and the hind legs are folded under.
Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York/ Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1966
A photograph shows an ancient terracotta vessel in the form of a bull’s head. The horns and neck base are painted dark, along with decorative spots on the face. The eyes are bulging, and strokes resembling hair are along the top of the head.
Source: The Metropolitan Musem of Art, New York/ Gift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1973
Which of the following examines how art as a cultural practice connects river valley civilizations to classical civilizations?
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Responses
Both civilizations used bulls to symbolize bull-leaping.
Both civilizations used bulls to symbolize bull-leaping.
Both civilizations used a vase for religious offerings.
Both civilizations used a vase for religious offerings.
Both civilizations used human traits to symbolize religion.
Both civilizations used human traits to symbolize religion.
Both civilizations used bulls to symbolize religion.
Both civilizations used bulls to symbolize religion.
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The best response that examines how art as a cultural practice connects river valley civilizations to classical civilizations is:
Both civilizations used bulls to symbolize religion.
This response highlights a common thematic element in the art from both cultures, showcasing how the bull is significant in their religious contexts.
