What was the Inquisition?
A. a crusade dedicated to recapturing Christian sites in Palestine from Muslims
B. a church court devoted to identifying and eliminating heretics in Europe
C. a university committee that tested graduate students prior to awarding doctoral degrees
D. a pilgrimage route stretching from southern France to the cathedral in Santiago, Spain
B
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Which of the following embodies the Carolingian-Ottonian taste for costly portable objects?
A. The plan of Saint Gall B. The Gero Crucifix C. The High Cross of Muiredach D. The Lindau Gospels
Which aspect of Wozzeck is a stock feature of expressionist plays?
A) grotesque ending B) some characters are nameless, representing social and professional classes C) anti-military theme D) all of these choices
Why was Michelangelo's Greek Cross plan for St. Peter's Basilica later changed to a longitudinal plan?
A. to resemble Old St. Peter's more closely B. to reflect ancient Roman traditions C. to accommodate changes in liturgical practice during the Counter-Reformation D. none of the above
The white-ground technique was used almost exclusively on _____
a. amphora b. kraters c. lekythoi d. mosaic pavements