Question

Identify the correct information in context to ziggurats. A. It is also called Black Temple B. Made up of Cement and Concrete only C. Mesopotamian architectural form D. Earliest surviving Ziggurat is at Uruk E. Ziggurat at Uruk is not supported a shrine Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A and B Only
• B. B and C Only
• C. C and D Only
• D. D and E Only

Hint:

Remember these facts about Ziggurats: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Civilisation} &\rightarrow \text{Mesopotamia}, \text{Structure} &\rightarrow \text{Stepped Temple Tower}, \text{Material} &\rightarrow \text{Mud Bricks with Baked Brick Facing}, \text{Purpose} &\rightarrow \text{Support a Shrine at the Summit}, \text{Earliest Example} &\rightarrow \text{Uruk}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Mesopotamia $\rightarrow$ Mud Bricks $\rightarrow$ Shrine $\rightarrow$ Uruk.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C