Théodore Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa (fig. 24.4) is based on __________

What is the most important contribution of Photius's Library?

A. It provides an intimate glimpse of the inner workings of the Byzantine court. B. It contains the only surviving extracts from a number of ancient works. C. It offers important ethnographic information about the peoples living in lands conquered by the Byzantines. D. It is one of the first known works of history by a woman.

Melodies in Middle Eastern music

a. are based on the pentatonic scale b. follow strict rhythm patterns c. are often highly ornamented d. are almost never played on instruments e. are similar to the melodies in Native American music