Existentialism Stressed

question 49

Multiple Choice

Existentialism stressed

• A)the need for people to create their own values and give their lives meaning.
• B)a return of God to the universe.
• C)the human need to find the sole and true meaning and purpose of the world.
• D)a complete withdrawal from an active, involved life.
• E)defeatist nihilism: there is no hope.

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Definitions:

City of the Dead

Refers to necropolises or large, ancient cemeteries, containing elaborate tomb monuments and structures, symbolizing the belief in an afterlife.

Architectural Sculpture

Sculpture integrated into a building's structure, often serving both decorative and functional purposes, and includes carvings, friezes, and statues.

Etruscan Temple

A religious building constructed by the Etruscans, characterized by a high podium, front staircase, and a deep porch, distinct from Greek temples.

Pediment

In classical architecture, the triangular space (gable) at the end of a building, formed by the ends of the sloping roof above the colonnade; also, an ornamental feature having this shape.