Examine the Cult of the Virgin and consider its importance to medieval society.
What will be an ideal response?
The Virgin Mary was viewed as an intercessor who would actively participate in a person’s salvation. Medieval theology was largely focused on the afterlife. Worshiping the Virgin was a natural interpretation of church dogma from the period. The fact that so many cathedrals were named Notre Dame, or Our Lady, is testament to the sincerity of this belief.
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Today, the instrument Cotacachi Quichua often use to perform sanjuanes is the?
a. ?panpipe. b. ?bagpipe. c. ?harp. d. ?requinto guitar.
Which of the following is characteristic of the unique style of Igbo-Ukwu?
A. imported beads used to create an elaborate necklace B. the use of elephants and leopards to show spiritual leadership C. cast bronze gourds whose outer surface is covered with raised and banded decoration D. all of the above
As a director, you wish to make your production have a very unique feel to it. The script that you selected to perform originated in Southern France during the Renaissance; yet, in order to give it the unique feeling you desire, you envision the production to be done in the style of Kabuki. Because of this major choice in the vision and direction of the show, you would most likely be categorized as a(n) __________ director.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Holy relics located in churches ________.
A) taught people about the stories of the Koran B) inspired people to make pilgrimages to see them C) fooled people into believing in ghosts D) are proof that gladiator fights happened E) holy relics were never kept in churches