The Carolingian Palace Chapel at Aachen had an octagonal plan recalling the church of San Vitale in Ravenna. Based on what you have learned, which statement best explains the similarity?
A. The plan symbolized Charlemagne's renewal of the Roman Empire.
B. Ravenna is near Aachen, and Charlemagne was influenced by its architecture.
C. Charlemagne sought the structural solidity of a central plan.
D. The basilican plan accommodated large congregations.
Answer: A
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