What is the name of the sculpture in which Praxiteles took the unprecedented step of representing a female nude?

A. Nike of Samothrace
B. Erechtheion caryatid
C. Aphrodite of Knidos
D. Stele of Hegeso


Answer: C

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Focusing on The Ninety-Five Theses (Reading 17.4), examine the specific challenges to the Catholic Church made by Luther and the way the Church responded

What will be an ideal response?

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All of the following statements are true of the Stoics and Roman Stoicism, EXCEPT which one?

A. Noted essayist and fan of Stoicism Lucius Annaeus Seneca argued that one may achieve peace of mind by avoiding burdensome responsibilities, gloomy companions, and excessive wealth B. The Stoics believed that emotions must be subjugated in a favor of reason C. The Stoics believed that happiness lay in one's ability to accept one's fate D. The Stoics embraced all forms of emotional attachment in order to achieve happiness

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Listen to "Fontomfrom" (PL 10-5), then indicate the best answer for the following question:The texture in this piece is

A. heterophonic. B. polyrhythmic. C. melody-plus-drone. D. homophonic.

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