Many ancient texts survive because . . .


Ans: Charlemagne ordered scribes to copy, and therefore preserve, ancient texts.

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a. rose window b. archivolt c. door jamb d. tympanum

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The Los Tres Grandes referred to the __________

A. three Mexican novelists B. three distinctive "Mexicos" C. three painters of the mural movement in Mexico D. three periods of the history of Mexican culture E. both A and C

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In Howling Wolf's ledger drawing from your text, Ute Indian, what mediums are used?

A. Crayons, charcoal, and graphite B. Crayons and pastels C. Brush, ink, and pastels D. Pen, ink, and watercolor

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Which of the following is credited with developing the framework for, and style of, big band arranging?

a. Jelly Roll Morton b. Fletcher Henderson c. Count Basie d. Louis Armstrong

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