This kind of stress pushes on the structure of a building and must be countered by a pulling stress.

A. thrust
B. compression
C. momentum
D. tension


B. compression

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In what unique way did Lorenzo Ghiberti give himself credit for the design of the Gates of Paradise?

a. He used the design to promote his political agenda. b. He included his thumbprints on a panel, marking it as his own. c. He included a sculpture of himself among the prophets and biblical figures. d. He hid his signature (repeatedly) along the design of the floral motif of the panel frames.

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An important theme from ethnomusicology is ______________?

A. Religion conquers nation-states. B. Nation-states conquer religion. C. Music expresses a people’s identity. D. All European music tends to sound alike.

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The testing of our faith produces ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which one of the following composers developed a system of intonation impossible to produce on existing instruments, so he invented his own?

A) Henry Cowell B) John Cage C) Harry Partch D) Charles Ives

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