In Hindu art and architecture, the most venerated god is __________.

The 7th and 8th centuries were a period of turmoil for Byzantium and saw events which persuaded the Emperor that God was punishing the Empire for its idolatrous worship of icons. Based on this the Emperor initiated which of the following?

a. he formally prohibited the use of images b. he formally petitioned prayers from the Patriarch. c. he formally charged the imperial workshops to increase production of images. d. he formally charged the population to increase their worship of images.

The theme celebrated in the Tomb of the Triclinium is which of the following?

A. The Joy of Life B. Victory in Battle C.The Sorrow of Death D. Yearning for death