Actualism Is the

question 5

Multiple Choice

Actualism is the

• A) idea that the geological record provides a unique perspective on human activities.
• B) study of how large meteors have struck the Earth over time and thus caused mass extinctions of life.
• C) notion that fundamental physical principles operating today have done so throughout Earth's history.
• D) study of ripples in sand made by water and air movements, and how those features are always different from the ones made by water and air long ago.

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Definitions:

Illuminated Manuscripts

Handwritten books that are embellished with gold, silver, and colorful illustrations, commonly produced in medieval Europe.

Westwork

The facade and towers at the western end (Westwerk) of a medieval church, principally in Germany. In contemporaneous documents, the westwork is called a castellum (Latin, “castle” or “fortress”) or turris (“tower”).

Monumental Facade

A large and impressive front face or exterior of a building, often decorated or elaborately designed.

Equestrian Portrait

A genre of portraiture where the subject is depicted riding a horse, often associated with nobility and military leaders.