Monumental entrances to Roman provincial towns, such as the Porta Palatina at Turin, served all of the following functions EXCEPT
A) ?blocking wheeled traffic from entering the town.
B) ?announcing the presence of Roman rule and Roman arms in the provinces.
C) ?permitting local officials to regulate traffic entering or leaving the town.
D) ?providing for defense in the event of an attack.
A
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Which of the following statements is not true?
A. The Greeks and Romans placed an emphasis on "worldliness." B. The people of the Medieval period placed an emphasis on "otherworldliness." C. The people of the Medieval period placed and emphasis on religious salvation. D. The Greeks and Romans were more concerned about the afterlife than Medieval people.
Which Northern European city was an early center of art commerce, particularly through its annual merchants fair where paintings, cloth, jewelry, and other artisan-produced products were sold?
A. Bruges B. Antwerp C. Cologne D. Tournai
In a two-dimensional work with asymmetrical balance, the appearance of balance is achieved by:
A. following a canon. B. the use of ideal proportions. C. distributing visual weight accordingly. D. All of these: following a canon; the use of ideal proportions; and distributing visual weight accordingly. E. None of these answers are correct.
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) was formed in 1914
A. as a publishing house for independent composers and writers. B. to set moral and ethical standards for the music industry. C. to train young composers and writers. D. to ensure that the creators of music were properly paid for their work.