Exam 17: The Ancient World

Stonehenge in England is an example of what type of monumental stone architecture?

Sanchi,India has one of the earliest surviving examples of

An early Mesopotamian text refers to what as the bond between heaven and earth?

The earliest known civilization in India,contemporary with the great civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt,is known as the

Egyptian culture was dedicated to providing a home for what?

Describe the features and purposes of The Great Stupa.

The Romans' major architectural contributions were what two types of structures?

Found in Austria,the Venus of Willendorf is most likely a

The capitol of the Roman Empire moved in the 4^th century,splitting the empire in two.What was the name of the new capital?

The Great Stupa at Sanchi,India is a typical Buddhist structure.What purpose does it serve?

According to Buddhism,the release from worldly desires that ends the cycle of death and reincarnation and begins a state of permanent bliss is called

Using examples from this chapter,discuss the transition from Paleolithic to Neolithic cultures.

Classical Greek sculpture can best be described as