Why did the Maori of the Pacific Islands value tattoos?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The Maori believed tattoos could increase one's mana, a spiritual substance that is the manifestation of the gods on earth, which instills power on whomever carries it.

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What was the subject matter of much Impressionist art?

A. Historical narratives B. Aristocratic pomp and splendor C. Scenes of leisure involving the middle class D. Symbolism and esoteric content

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What is the texture at the moment of the piano's first entrance in Mozart's Piano Concerto in A Major, K. 488?

a. orchestra and piano on equal footing b. orchestra supporting piano c. piano supporting orchestra d. piano alone

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The sculptor of the panel The Story of Jacob and Esau, and Donatello's teacher, is:

A. Lorenzo Ghiberti. B. Massaccio. C. Leon Battista Alberti. D. Leonardo da Vinci. E. Michelangelo.

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