The Yucatán Peninsula was home to the civilization of the Maya. All but which of the following have been acknowledged as accomplishments of the Mayan culture?
A. An advanced writing system
B. Astronomy
C. Oil painting
D. Biology
E. The mathematical concept of zero
C
Painting media employed in murals were not oil-based pigments, and today are badly faded and crumbling.
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Identify the composer and title of the listening example
a. Perotinus, Videruntomnes b. Josquin, Ave Maria c. Beatriz, Countess of Dia, A chanter m’er d. Machaut, Messe de Nostre Dame e. Palestrina, MissaPapaeMarcelli
The librettos of this genre usually chronicled the triumphs and tragedies of historical or mythological monarchs and
deities, thereby appealing to the wealthy and politically powerful aristocracy
a. cantata b. monody c. opera seria d. oratorio e. chorale
You are a working class citizen during the Middle Ages, most likely, during your days off, you can be found watching __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the theorbo?
A. An electronic instrument whose tone is generated by oscillators B. A plucked string instrument capable of producing chords as well as a bass line C. A keyboard instrument suitable for playing basso continuo parts D. A bass woodwind instrument similar to the bassoon