What term do art historians use to describe the varnishlike substance made from the sap of the Asiatic sumac used to decorate wood furniture and other objects?

A. Gilt
B. Lacquer
C. Jade
D. Purlin


Answer: B

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A. Perikles B. Attalos C. Ptolemy D. Sparta

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According to Freud, civilization was the product of the

a. ego's sublimation of the id. b. conscious efforts of the superego. c. undirected power of the id. d. unchecked libido, or sex drive.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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