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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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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What will be an ideal response?