Why is the shrine at Ise, Japan, rebuilt in fresh materials every 20 years?
A. To install the deity in a new shrine in a celebration of ritual renewal
B. To demonstrate a lack of attachment to the natural world
C. To assure that Shinto pilgrimages will be made to new sites
D. To install a new deity in place of the old goddess
Answer: A
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b. A classical temple. c. A medieval fortress. d. A domed mausoleum.
Which portion of the cathedral was considered the public part, functioning as a town hall and civic auditorium as well as church? It was in this section of the edifice that trade was conducted, crowds were addressed by preachers, and public announcements were made to the population
a. apse b. nave c. clerestory d. choir
Which genre of composition came to use a five-movement format?
a. symphony b. concerto c. divertimento d. string quartet
A tone possesses
A. timbre. B. frequency. C. duration. D. all of the above.