Here are the best responses for each question:
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Why was it so important for Greeks to honor and represent the gods on their currency?
- Response: The Greeks believed the gods determined their fate.
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Which is the best definition of intaglio?
- Response: to carve or engrave images into the surface of a plate.
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What is the best definition of the word commemorate?
- Response: to recall or show respect for an idea, event, or person.
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A twentieth-century Egyptian war memorial takes the shape of a pyramid. How does this memorial recall ancient design to honor the dead?
- Response: The ancient pyramid was a memorial structure to the dead.
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Why was Lincoln chosen as the central symbol for the Lincoln Memorial?
- Response: Lincoln was a symbol of the nation’s strength and unity.
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Why was it important to gather stone from five different states to use in the construction of the Lincoln memorial?
- Response: Different stones symbolized the diversity and unity of all the states.
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What is the primary reason that Fritz Koenig’s sphere is still located near the remains of the Twin Towers in New York?
- Response: The sphere is a reminder of rising from tragedy.
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What type of plan is the best choice for an architect who wishes to show a client how space will be used throughout a home?
- Response: floor plan.
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Why wouldn’t the Postmodern architect of the San Antonio Library want to continue his bold, red exterior design throughout the interior?
- Response: The red will be too exciting and distracting to the calm library.
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Bramante would have needed the help of what type of specialist to design a structurally solid dome on St. Peter’s Basilica?
- Response: engineer.