4. The Ancient Near East Flashcards
1
Q
Mespotamia
A
“between two rivers”
modern day Iran/Iraq
2
Q
Sumerian
A
go from stone age and develop into bronze age society
3
Q
kanaukes
A
skirt, unisex, made out of animal skins
4
Q
animal tails
A
worn as an amulet
5
Q
development of kanaukes fabications
A
skins
non-woven fabric
woven fabric
6
Q
rectangle
A
draped around body
7
Q
fringe
A
created by the loom
8
Q
beard styling and hair styling
A
hierarchy & amulet powers.
may have used curling irons
9
Q
Babylonian & Assyrian
Fringed trim and tassels
A
more complicated. beaded.
10
Q
b&a
Rosettes as amulets and ornament
A
used heavily, pointed flower petal= lotus power
11
Q
veiling of woman
A
upper class more veils. slaves & prostitutes put to death if they wore veils.
