Which of the following statements is not true of Gothic architecture?

A. Gothic cathedrals were dark and gloomy like Romanesque cathedrals.
B. Gothic cathedrals incorporated a lot of stained glass, developed from Byzantine mosaics.
C. Because the rounded arch could only be so tall, Gothic architects developed the pointed arch, which could be much taller.
D. Gothic architects wanted their structures to rise high into the air.


A. Gothic cathedrals were dark and gloomy like Romanesque cathedrals.

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a) They are the spirits that are embodied in the natural world. b) They are rivers. c) They are martyred saints. d) They are sacred stones that fell from the heavens.

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A. Lascaux caves in France B. the Parthenon in Greece C. the island of Crete D. pyramid walls in Egypt

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the Warao culture, as ascending melody is characteristic of an inflicting song, that is, a song that causes illness.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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