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Which statement describes a characteristic of Islamic tughras?

Artists used complex arabesques and interlaced lines.

In what way are the Seated Buddha in China and the Indian sculpture Shiva Nataraja similar?

Artists used symbols that reflect religious beliefs.

Islamic architects commonly use which of the following elements in mosques?

minarets where criers call Muslims to prayer daily

What is one convention Plains women used when decorating ceremonial clothing?

sewing tiny glass beads onto the hide to create geometric patterns

Which statement correctly describes a feature of the Taj Mahal?

The onion dome and pointed arches are characteristically Islamic.

Which of the following statements describes a difference between the Maya sculpture of Lord Pacal and Yoruba sculpture of an oni?

The Maya sculpture has symbolism linking Pacal to the Maize god; the Yoruba sculpture has symbolic lines representing scarification or a beaded veil.

Which statement describes a characteristic of the sculpture Shiva Nataraja?

It contains symbols and gestures important to Hindu beliefs.

Which of the following is a convention Chinese artist Shen Zhou used in his brush paintings?

He used only black ink to emphasize expressive brushstrokes.

How does the stone sun calendar reflect beliefs of the Aztec people?

It explained what they believed to be the history of the world.

Which sentence best describes how this folding screen reflects the beliefs of the Japanese people?

It reflects the Buddhist concept of life's changing nature.

Which characteristic describes chi wara masks made by Bamana artists of Africa?

They contain abstract forms of an antelope and were used in farming celebrations.

What are some characteristics of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints?

They have ambiguous space and cropped forms.

Which sentence best describes how Buddhist cave temples along the Silk Road reflect the beliefs of the Chinese people?

They provided retreats for monks and temples for travelers to worship.

Which of the following describes a decorative technique used by Kuba artists of Africa?

They sewed beads and shells with symbolic meanings onto the mask.

Which statement accurately describes Inca textiles?

They were made of alpaca wool woven on a backstrap loom.

Which of the following is a step used in making a Navajo weaving?

Use natural dyes for many of the colors.