The Ancient Middle East Flashcards
What is the French word for bun?
Chignon
The Mesopotamian fleece like fabric is called?
Kaunakes
A fillet is another word for?
Headband
Rectangular garments Bigger than veils but smaller than cloaks?
Shawls
A high brimless hat is know as a fez or a?
Tarbush
A popular motif that represented rebirth or the sun god was?
A scarab
The cobra that was the symbol for lower Egypt was known as?
The uraeus
The “eye of Horus” symbolizes?
The moon
Decorative pendants worn in the middle of the chest are known as?
Pectorals
Kalasiris or calasiris are?
Fringed tunics
A close fitting garment worn by women is known as?
A sheath dress
Schenti, shent, skent, schent, or kilt are all names for what type of garment?
A wrapped skirt.
A corselet is not a women’s garment but rather?
A decorative form of armor.
Henna is a reddish hair dye used for?
To color nails and lips
Charms used to ward off evil are known as?
Amulets
Diadems are also known as?
Crowns or fillets
What is kohl and what was it used for?
Made of galena, a sulfate of lead. Kohl was an eye paint used to define and protect the eyes.
