Asked by Julia Maldonado on May 25, 2024

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Which region of Greece has yielded significant numbers of small marble figurines representing naked women with arms folded over abdomens?

A) The island of Crete
B) The Cyclades
C) The Peloponnesuos
D) The Attic plane

Marble Figurines

Small, carved statues typically made from marble, representing human or mythological forms, often found in ancient Mediterranean cultures.

Cyclades

A group of islands in the Aegean Sea, significant in ancient Greek history and archaeology for their early Cycladic civilization.

Crete

An island in the Mediterranean Sea, significant for its role in the development of the ancient Minoan civilization.

  • Identify and describe the distinct features of Minoan and Cycladic cultures through their artistic expressions.
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HyeNee HainieMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Cyclades, a group of islands in the Aegean Sea, is renowned for its significant number of small marble figurines from the Early Cycladic period (3rd millennium BCE). These figurines often depict naked women with arms folded over their abdomens and are characteristic of Cycladic art.