Which of the following was painted on the walls of the synagogue at Dura-Europos?

a. geometric patterns
b. scenes from Jewish history
c. animal and plant forms
d. a garden scene


Answer: b

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Some public radio stations are responsible for introducing new contemporary music through live, in- studio performances and recordings. 2. The trend in staffing radio stations is to eliminate certain managerial jobs at individual stations and transfer responsibilities up to the group level for a cluster of stations, which reduces overall headcount. 3. Decisions on what music to play today are usually based on local music sales figures, listener requests, and the gut opinion of a station’s local program director. 4. Internet radio has become a sizeable business. 5. Opinions vary among radio executives about the best mix of music selections—which are usually grouped in “sets”—and commercials.

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John Locke maintained that

A. security lay in conferring power upon a single ruler. B. religion is the bedrock of the social contract. C. legitimate government required the consent of the governed. D. revolution is never justified.

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During his lifetime he was the most popular opera composer in Europe and even

today his operas are performed more than those by any other composer.

a. Musorgsky b. Tchaikovsky c. Bizet d. Verdi e. Brahms

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