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darbym82

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The stone arch used by the Romans used wedge-shaped slightly tapering stones called __________ to build the curve of the arch.
 
  A. voussoirs
  B. podia
  C. ribs
  D. flyers
  E. piers

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The king of England Henry VIII commissioned __________ to create his portrait c. 1540.
 
  A. Romare Bearden
  B. Tony Hunt
  C. Hans Holbein the Younger
  D. Jules Hardouin-Mansart
  E. Milton Glaser


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lorealeza

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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