In the protective prow figure from a war canoe, the bird functions as a __________.

a. protective spirit that watches out for shoals and reefs
b. symbol of the bond between spirits and man in Dreamtime
c. kachina, a spirit of invisible life forces used in tribal ceremonies
d. personification of the god of the feathered serpent, Quetzalcoatl

a. protective spirit that watches out for shoals and reefs

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Michelangelo's vestibule of the Laurentian Library in Florence foreshadows Mannerism by ______________

A. enhancing the harmony and balance of Brunelleschi's original structure B. playfully combining architectural forms in a way that calls attention to themselves C. focusing on functionality and accommodating the building's users D. adhering closely to the traditions of Classical form in architecture

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Plainchant is often called "Gregorian chant" because

a. Pope Gregory I lived from about 540 to 604 when plainchant was evolving. b. Pope Gregory I was the leading publisher in his day. c. Pope Gregory composed the majority of chants. d. Pope Gregory's name appeared in every printed hymnal.

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