Which of the following terms refers to the "dutifulness"—a relationship that prescribed that a family and clients equally owed "total obedience" to the pater in ancient Rome?

a. patricians
b. vigils
c. plebians
d. pietas


Answer: d

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A. A study of creativity B. A study of idealized art C. A branch of philosophy D. A study of visual form

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The Unicorn in Captivity (fig. 12.19), from the Unicorn Tapestries, is characterized by __________

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