The presence of the gods in Rubens's Henry IV Receiving the Portrait of Marie de' Medici is intended to __________.

A. glorify the monarchs
B. locate the scene in history
C. provide religious content
D. demonstrate humility


Answer: A

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Which of the following is an essential belief of Daoism?

A. All things are a harmonious blending of similarities. B. Entities contain their complementary opposites. C. The common man should always be glorified. D. Everyone embraces the world’s imperfections.

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Regarding religion in the Arab world

What will be an ideal response?

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How does the song text relate to an instrumental performance of a kriti section such as the kriti “Sarasiruha” section that you hear in CD 2:3 , 8:25-14:45, and in which the actual words to the song are not sung?

What will be an ideal response?

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