Which work would best serve as an example of Christians' adaptation of pagan customs, motifs, and symbols for their own religious art?

a. Mosque of Damascus
b. the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus
c. arabesque
d. House of Wisdom


Answer: b

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A. objective B. structured C. subjunctive D. subjective

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Olafur Eliason's installation The Weather Project was initially criticized as being "mere" entertainment for

a. using rather ordindary materials. b. attracting so many visitors to view it. c. for disturbing visitors with its melancholy d. for showing visitors the construction elements

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Which of the following is true about the music and people of Europe?

What will be an ideal response?

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