To what did the ancient Greek historian Thucydides attribute the independence of the poleis?
a) historical competition for fertile land
b) distrust of outsiders
c) militaristic values
d) religious diversity
Answer: a
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a. satisfy the French appetite for knowledge. b. give exposure to new artists and architects. c. enable tourists to appreciate and understand art. d. demonstrate French cultural superiority.
Christians took this story as a foreshadowing of Christ's Resurrection:
a. All these choices b. Abraham and Isaac c. Jonah and the great fish d. Daniel and the lions' den
A director will divide dialogue into small structural units to understand the play moment by moment. What are these units called?
A) Beats B) Minis C) Minor moments D) Scene subdivision
Which of the following does NOT characterize the “Dylan-inspired” period (1965-66) of the
Beatles?
a) Vocal harmonies are eliminated b) The subject matter of their songs changes c) The producer becomes a collaborative part of the ensemble d) Expanded palate of tone colors, like sitar and violins