The Asmar Sculptures They are believed to represent Mesopotamian gods and goddesses and their worshipers. The largest figure (28 in, 72 cm) is thought by some scholars to represent the god Abu, based on symbols carved into the base, which show the lion-headed eagle Imdugud gliding among gazelles and leafy vegetation.
Q. What were votive statues used for?
Votive Statues. Votive statues are under-life size anthropomorphic representations that were created as the embodiment of the worshipper and were set up at strategic points within the temple as dedications to the god.
Q. What was the purpose of the votive figures from the square temple in Eshnunna?
Function: Serve as a stand-in when the owner couldn’t come to prayer. Preserve faith to god(s) after death.
Q. Where would you find the votive figures in a Sumerian city?
Offerings of statuettes were first displayed within temples in Sumerian city-states, and later large numbers of these votive figurines were buried within sacred precincts in order to preserve the offerings to the deities.
Q. What was the primary function of the earliest Sumerian writing?
What was the primary function of the earliest Sumerian writing? To keep records of trade and commercial exchange.
Q. What is the White Temple of Uruk made of?
Ziggurats are made of mud-bricks—the building material of choice in the Near East, as stone is rare.
Q. What is Uruk called now?
Located in the southern region of Sumer (modern day Warka, Iraq), Uruk was known in the Aramaic language as Erech which, it is believed, gave rise to the modern name for the country of Iraq (though another likely derivation is Al-Iraq, the Arabic name for the region of Babylonia).
Q. Was Gilgamesh a real person?
The myth is based on a real king The real Gilgamesh was thought to have ruled the city of Uruk, in modern day Iraq, sometime between 2,800 and 2,500 B.C. Over hundreds of years, legends and myths were built up around his actual deeds, and these became the Epic of Gilgamesh!
Q. Who created the world’s first empire?
King Sargon of Akkad
Q. Who ruled the world the longest?
The Roman Empire is considered to have been the most enduring in history. The formal start date of the empire remains the subject of debate, but most historians agree that the clock began ticking in 27 BC, when the Roman politician Octavian overthrew the Roman Republic to become Emperor Augustus.
Q. What is the oldest empire on earth?
Empires and dynasties
| Empire | Origin | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Akkadian Empire | Sumer | The Oldest Empire in the World. |
| Aksumite Empire | Ethiopia | Succeeded by the Ethiopian Empire. |
| Akwamu | West Africa | |
| Alaouite dynasty, Sultanate of Morocco (1665–1912) | Morocco | Sharifian Empire of Morocco |
Q. Which country has the oldest history?
China
Q. Which is the safest country in the world?
163 countries were ranked with a score (1=most peaceful, 5=least peaceful) with the top ten remaining largely unchanged from 2019:
- Portugal.
- Austria.
- Denmark.
- Canada.
- Singapore.
- Czech Republic.
- Japan.
- Switzerland. It scored 1.366 points because it has a low crime rate.
Q. Which religion is most in the world?
Adherents in 2020
| Religion | Adherents | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | 2.382 billion | 31.11% |
| Islam | 1.907 billion | 24.9% |
| Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | 1.193 billion | 15.58% |
| Hinduism | 1.161 billion | 15.16% |
Q. Who did Buddha worship?
Both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists generally accept the Tripitaka (called Tipitaka in Pali) as the Buddhist sacred writings. There are 227 rules for monks,and more for nuns….
| Place of Origin | North East India |
|---|---|
| Founder | Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha) |
| Sacred Text | Tripitaka |
| Sacred Building | Stupa |
| Major Festivals | Wesak |
Q. What are the 3 main beliefs of Buddhism?
The teachings of the Buddha are aimed solely at liberating sentient beings from suffering. The Basic Teachings of Buddha which are core to Buddhism are: The Three Universal Truths; The Four Noble Truths; and • The Noble Eightfold Path.
Q. What foods are forbidden in Buddhism?
Buddhists with this interpretation usually follow a lacto-vegetarian diet. This means they consume dairy products but exclude eggs, poultry, fish, and meat from their diet. On the other hand, other Buddhists consume meat and other animal products, as long as the animals aren’t slaughtered specifically for them.
Q. Does Buddhist believe in heaven?
In Buddhism there are several heavens, all of which are still part of samsara (illusionary reality). Because heaven is temporary and part of samsara, Buddhists focus more on escaping the cycle of rebirth and reaching enlightenment (nirvana).
Q. Where do Buddhist believe you go when you die?
The escape from samsara is called Nirvana or enlightenment. Once Nirvana is achieved, and the enlightened individual physically dies, Buddhists believe that they will no longer be reborn. The Buddha taught that when Nirvana is achieved, Buddhists are able to see the world as it really is.
Q. What does Buddhism say about karma?
Karma is not an external force, not a system of punishment or reward dealt out by a god. The concept is more accurately understood as a natural law similar to gravity. Buddhists believe we are in control of our ultimate fates. The problem is that most of us are ignorant of this, which causes suffering.
Q. Can I practice Christianity and Buddhism?
“We are open to all other religions,” Nguyen said. “Buddha taught that we have to respect other religions.” However, he said, it is not common for Buddhists to practice Christian rituals or to pray to one god. “A true Christian is one who has placed their trust and faith in Jesus Christ, lord and savior.
