Which is the best example of pietas?
a) the ghost of Aeneas’s father reminding him of his obligations despite the appeals of Dido
b) Horace’s vision of the underworld after a near-death experience
c) Acteon’s suffering after his transformation into a stag by Diana
d) Juvenal’s admonition against women as intellectuals
Answer: a
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Which statement regarding the musical style of the Romantic period is wrong?
a. predominantly homophonic, but dense and rich because of the larger orchestra b. greater use of chromaticism adds color to the harmony c. powerful climaxes and chromatic inflections used for expressiveness d. exciting, driving, energized rhythms propel the music forward with vigor e. dissonance conveys feelings of anxiety and longing
The first operas originated in what country?
What will be an ideal response?
The architect Mnesicles designed which building on the Athenian Acropolis?
A. the Parthenon B. the Erechtheum C. the Propylaea D. the temple of Athena Nike
What is the theme of Do Hu Suh's installation, Fallen Star?
a. It is about leaving home and cultural displacement. b. It is about the abuse of child labor in China. c. It is about political conflict in North and South Korea. d. It is about environmental issues.