The first written Islamic histories dealt with

A. the pre-Muslim history of the Arabian peninsula.
B. the life of the Prophet.
C. the establishment of the Abbasid dynasty.
D. Islamic relations with the Byzantine world.


B

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Classical Greek sculpture can best be described as

a) relaxed poses that sought to depict ideal form. b) chaotic figurative art that reflected an uneasy time. c) frontal art that was used as a receptacle for the ka. d) representing the history of Christianity.

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__________ is a style of art relying on the fundamentals of simplicity, clarity of structure, and appeal to the intellect

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A type of decoration in which small pieces are fitted into carved recesses is called __________.

a. inlay b. marquetry c. weaving d. casting

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