- 1. Briefly describe the significance of the Rosetta Stone.
- 2. Describe the role of statuary in Egyptian funerary practices.
- 3. What technical achievements were employed in the erection of the Great Pyramids at Giza?
- 4. Briefly describe the portrayal of the king on the palette of King Narmer.
5. Briefly describe the purpose for and the layout of the mastaba.
6. How does the form of tomb statues, such as that of Khafre enthroned and Rahotep and Nofret, manifest their purpose?
7. In what context did scenes of the hunt often appear, and why was it an appropriate subject for its setting?
- 8. What do Hatshepsut’s portraits and images adorning her mortuary temple communicate about her reign?
9. What are the defining characteristics of the pylon temple plan and its layout?
10. What observations can made about naturalism in Egyptian art?
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