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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 which answer is correct and why

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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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Both civilizations used bulls to symbolize religion.

Explanation: The ancient silver sculpture of a kneeling bull and the terracotta vessel in the form of a bull’s head both suggest that the bull held symbolic significance within the cultural practices of river valley civilizations and later classical civilizations. Bulls were often associated with strength, fertility, and were revered in many cultures as religious symbols. This connection indicates how art from both periods reflects shared themes in their religious beliefs and practices.