Jacques-Louis David's theme in The Oath of the Horatii (fig. 16.11) is __________

A. Roman heroic stoicism and high principles
B. the pledging of eternal love
C. the swearing in of Napoleon
D. none of the above
E. both A and C


Answer: A

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All of the following statements are true of the Epic of Gilgamesh, EXCEPT which one?

A. By the end of the story, Gilgamesh is successful in finding everlasting life and he becomes an immortal heroic figure B. In the story, Gilgamesh spurns the affections of Ishtar, Queen of Heaven, and he is punished with the loss of his dear friend, Enkidu C. The hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh is a semihistorical figure named Gilgamesh, who probably ruled the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk D. In the story, Gilgamesh undertakes a long and hazardous quest in search and everlasting life E. The Epic of Gilgamesh was originally recited orally for centuries before it was written down at Sumer in the late third millennium BCE

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How can the purpose of Maya Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial be described?

A. It celebrates the victories of the American military. B. It emphasizes the mundance aspects of life. C. It creates a space for contemplation and remembrance. D. It creates an extraordinary version of an everyday object.

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A nation with a developed infrastructure was South Africa, but it was largely devoted to servicing foreign companies filming on location.

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

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