What distinguishes a codex from a scroll?
A. Individual codex pages are bound together.
B. It is printed on parchment or vellum.
C. It typically included illustrations called miniatures.
D. It could be written to be read vertically or horizontally.
Answer: A
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a. satirical attacks on Rome's hypocrisy and corruption b. witty social comedies of mistaken identity and farcical plots c. a long philosophy poem reflecting Epicurean belief d. eloquent speeches in defense of Rome's republican government
What qualities are common in the artwork of Christo and Jeanne-Claude?
A. The works are produced mainly through public funding. B. The process is kept secret, allowing for a surprising reveal of the finished work. C. The works seek to express the subjective emotions of the artists. D. Installations are temporary and transitory.
In a film that thematically focuses on the struggle for human dignity, opposing sides of the human nature are often depicted, best shown when the main characters are placed in the position of underdogs struggling to overcome their disadvantages.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Gardens in Roman houses included all of the following EXCEPT _________
A. fruit-bearing trees B. fountains and pools C. portrait busts of ancestors D. topiary work