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Which phrase best describes the term icon? a. a painting on wood that depicts Christian holy figures or religious events b. a statue that portrays one of the ancient Greek gods of Olympus c. a scroll containing the Hebrew text of a book from the Old Testament d. a bas-relief in Islamic art that illustrates scenes from Muhammad's life

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The answer is B a statue because a religious icon is something that represents the whole religion, not just a painting or scroll.
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