Which of the following descriptions best depicts the Rococo style?
a. the profuse use of strict geometric patterns
b. emphasis on largeness and majesty
c. a fondness for curves and emphasized grace, charm, and gentle action
d. a rejection of the effort to seek love, joy, and pleasure in favor of religious imagery
e. stress on formal order
c
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Which of the following statements about the Byzantine emperor is NOT accurate?
A) The emperor mimicked Christ-like humility and allowed his subjects to approach him as equals. B) The emperor appointed the patriarch and thus exercised control over both church and state. C) The power of the emperor was considered absolute. D) The emperor was portrayed as chosen by God to preserve the true Christian faith. E) The emperor was crowned in sacred ceremonies.
What is NOT true of slave religion?
A. It remained largely unaffected by Christianity until the 1860s. B. It was expressed in secret meetings beyond white supervision. C. It was central to the culture of most slave communities. D. It featured songs with both earthly and heavenly applications.
The mechanization of agriculture in the United States led directly to
A. Increase in production B. Less dependence on railroads by farmers C. Fewer agricultural exports D. The decreasing size of the average farm
Why did Republican party disputes erupt when Taft took office?
a. Taft began to side with conservative Republicans, emphasizing the differences between them and the Democrats. b. Roosevelt's forceful personality had concealed or managed the conflicts, but when he left office, the conflicts reemerged. c. Just before leaving office, Roosevelt had sown seeds of discontent with his conservation, employment, and education reforms. d. Taft was an unlikable man who quickly created resentment from voters, even those who were in his own political party. e. Taft was so strong-willed and opinionated that he alienated even members of his own party.