Load-bearing construction is usually characterized by

a. many openings in the walls
b. few openings in the walls
c. large size
d. much air and light


B

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a. Thirty-Years' War. b. Franco-Prussian War. c. Napoleonic Wars. d. First World War.

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Which is the term for a painting or drawing used as a model or pattern for another work?

a. cartoon b. hemicycle c. sketch d. illumination

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What was the function of the Arch of Trajan at Benevento?

A) ?to announce the deification of Trajan B) ?to advertise Trajan's achievements in every arena C) ?to emphasize Trajan's relationship to Titus D) ?to commemorate Nerva's formal adoption of Trajan in 97 CE

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Which phrase best describes the music of Claude Debussy, as exemplified in works like Prelude to ‘Afternoon of a Faun' and Claire de lune (Moonlight)?

a. static compositions based on tonal colors and harmonic innovation b. based on interwoven Leitmotiven ("leading motives") c. earned him praise as Europe's greatest operatic composer d. continued the abstract music tradition of Mozart and Beethoven

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