Who are the prototypical characters of Arab lore memorialized in the Sirat Bani Hilal epic?
What will be an ideal response?
• Abu Zayd, charming, intelligent, witty protagonist, responsible for outsmarting many enemies that the Bani Hilal met on their migration across Arab lands
• "Dieb, the ‘blade of the tribe,' is the fearsome warrior."
• Sultan Hasan, the level-headed tribal wise man, competent in Islamic Law and tribal protocol, but often ineffective
• Al-Jaazaiyah, the most beautiful woman in the world, known for her strength, bravery, and her ability to outwit any opponent
• Al-Zanati Khaligah, the Berber ruler of Tunisia and a villain who must be defeated at any cost
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Which of these works was executed under the patronage of the city of Florence, after a famous competition in 1401?
a. Ghiberti's Baptistery doors b. Josquin's Ave Maria c. Raphael's School of Athens d. Bramante's Tempietto
Why can the melody voice in Machaut's compositions now be called the "cantus"?
What will be an ideal response?