The Conical Tower (Fig. 14-16) built at the palace complex of Imba Huru in Great Zimbabwe resembled a granary, probably a reference to the good harvest and prosperity believed to result from ___________________
A. the benevolence of the gods
B. allegiance to the ruler
C. the collective work of the community
D. agricultural rituals performed at the site
Answer: B
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A. arranging. B. composition. C. improvisation. D. interpretation.
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a. Michelangelo's David.
b. Michelangelo's Moses.
c. The Charioteer.
d. Donatello's David.
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a. climate b. disease c. impassable rivers d. stiff organized African resistance e. inferior weapons technology