The Temple of the Inscriptions in Palenque (Fig. 13-9) is built above a corbel-vaulted stairway that leads to __________

A. a natural spring, which may have been the original focus of worship
B. the subterranean tomb of the ruler Pakal the Great
C. a chamber with extensive reliefs and inscriptions that give the temple its name
D. none of the above

Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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