Author Question: Describe the shape and the contents of Mycenaean tombs. What will be an ideal ... (Read 61 times)

kshipps · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Describe the shape and the contents of Mycenaean tombs.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The bronze Flying Horse Poised on One Leg on a Swallow, found in the tomb of Governor-General Zhang at Wuwei,

a) expressed the general's admiration of military strength, as exemplified by the horses of the Huns.
b) expressed the general's hope to fly to heaven carried by horses and swallows.
c) served to guard and protect the general's tomb.
d) expressed the general's love of his pet horses and birds.

kxciann · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The tombs were dome-shaped and are thus called beehive tombs. Gold and silver, including masks of the royal dead, were buried with the dead in these tombs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a