What historical condition did NOT impact the rise of Gothic architecture?

A. the growth of urban centers
B. the emergence of the French monarchy
C. the Norman conquest
D. advances in architectural technology


Answer: C

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An educated female companion and entertainer, the __________ played an important role in Venice's social fabric

A) ?courtier B) ?geisha C) ?abbess D) ?courtesan

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