Much of the artwork from Africa is lost to us because: A. it ...

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Much of the artwork from Africa is lost to us because:
 
  A. it was stolen and lost by Spanish pirates.
  B. no records were kept of its whereabouts.
  C. Islamic armies destroyed it.
  D. it was made of perishable material, such as wood.
  E. All of these answers are correct.

Question 2

Cultural exchange between Islam and Byzantium is exemplified by the ________ in the Great Mosque at Crdoba, Spain.
 
  A. mosaics
  B. textiles
  C. iwan
  D. pointed arches
  E. muqarnas

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Answer to Question 1

D
Wood was the most available material to use for sculpture.

Answer to Question 2

A
Glazed tile had been used to decorate buildings since the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia.