CIVILIZATION
ASSYRIAN
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Question
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How were cylinder-shaped seals made?
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They were made form stone
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They were rolled over wet clay, leaving an imprint of an entire scene.
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They were made by carving wood
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They were made by peasants and farmers
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cylinder seals were a small, carved stone cylinder that was used to make an impression in wet clay. When rolled on the wet clay, the seal left an impression that could prove ownership or identity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cylinder seals were employed in marking personal property and in making documents legally binding. Their fashioning and use were adopted by surrounding civilizations, such as those of Egypt and the Indus valley.
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