How did Pope Julius II finance the rebuilding of St Peter's Basilica?

What will be an ideal response?


The Pope raised money by selling indulgences. These were dispensations granted by the Church to shorten a sinner's stay in purgatory. Anyone wanting to enter heaven faster than they otherwise could might be able to shorten their stay by purchasing an indulgence.

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What is unique in the treatment of the melody in CD 1:31 “Sisters, Hold on to Your Chastity” (a ganga from the central European nation-state named Bosnia and Herzegovina) Be sure to follow the Close Listening guide as you listen to the selection

What will be an ideal response?

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How can individuals influence the arts in their communities?

A) by volunteering in arts organizations B) by contributing to arts organizations or foundations that support the arts C) by writing to legislators in support of the arts D) by buying tickets, especially season subscriptions E) all of the above

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Tragedies written in modern times still retain all the same structures and forms as those discussed by Aristotle.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Sugar cane music is associated with

A. Peruvian landó B. Bolivian k’antu C. Quichua sanjuán D. Chota sanjuán

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