The Use of Polished Diorite in Many Depictions of Gudea

question 15

Multiple Choice

The use of polished diorite in many depictions of Gudea is significant because ____.

• A) it was symbolic of death
• B) it was associated with military victory
• C) it was commonly found in Ur
• D) it was costly and difficult to carve

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