The horizontal band of inscription in the Court of the Lions demonstrates that Arabic calligraphy combines well with __________.
a. the decorative qualities of lusterware
b. depictions of aristocrats and rulers
c. geometric and floral design motifs
d. the symbol of Islam, the crescent moon
c. geometric and floral design motifs
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The Main Shrine at Ise has which of the following features?
A. It housed the sacred mandala at its main altar. B. No nails were used; instead pegs join its unpainted wood pieces. C. The notion of sacred geometry shaped the design. D. It represents the high point of monumental stone building in that region.
Sexual comedy as we see the genre today (American Pie, Not Another Teen Movie, Scary Movie) was frowned upon by all ancient Greeks. In fact, the first comedy including sex and debauchery didn't exist until the Middle Ages.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following cities produced the "third" pope at a 1409 ecumenical council designed to heal the Great Schism?
A. Milan B. Pisa C. Capri D. Piacere
African music was transplanted and transformed into which successful musical style of the Caribbean islands?
A) mambo B) reggae C) calypso music D) all of the above