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Of the three Greek orders, ______(1)______ is the oldest and most stable, ______(2)______ featured elegant columns with capitals of spiraled volutes atop the echinus, and ______(3)______ is known for its decorative capitals and fluted sides.
a.
(1) Doric; (2) Ionic; (3) Corinthian
b.
(1) Ionic; (2) Corinthian; (3) Doric
c.
(1) Doric; (2) Corinthian; (3) Doric
d.
(1) Corinthian; (2) Doric; (3) Ionic

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Answer: a. (1) Doric; (2) Ionic; (3) Corinthian

Explanation: The Doric is the oldest and sturdiest, the Ionic has capitals with spiraled volutes atop the echinus, and the Corinthian is noted for highly decorative capitals (acanthus leaves) and fluted shafts.