Why was the figure of the Virgin Mary often shown standing on a crescent moon?
a. It signified the New World.
b. It symbolized her ability to cure the plague.
c. It represented the woman of the Apocalypse.
d. It showed her piety.
Answer: c
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A. The people of the Renaissance emphasized the real human as opposed to the ideal or perfect human. B. The people of the Renaissance emphasized individuality more than the Greeks did. C. The people of the Renaissance emphasized the worth of the human personality more than the Greeks did. D. all of the above
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