The primary purpose of stained-glass programs in Gothic cathedrals was to __________.

A. tell Bible stories to an illiterate population
B. elicit contributions from wealthy patrons
C. attract tourists from distant places
D. improve the structural strength of cathedral walls


Answer: A

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C) Picturization
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