In Byzantine practices, what is the function of the icon?
A. To aid contemplation and prayer
B. To hold a holy relic
C. To represent the body and blood of Christ during the communion ritual
D. To serve as decoration in the church
Answer: A
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a. the personification of carnal desire. b. an allegory for the highest moral qualities. c. the symbol of the Florentine republic. d. a threat to man’s free will.
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The _______________, in which the arch was a key to the support of the structure, was a gift of the imperial family to the people of Rome.
a. Parthenon b. Pantheon c. Acropolis d. Arch of Constantine e. Colosseum
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