Explanation:
main idea of a paragraph is the primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate to the readers about the topic. Hence, in a paragraph, when the main idea is stated directly, it is expressed in what is called the topic sentence.
This sculpture is entitled, Torso. It was made of red sandstone and stands 3 3/4 inches tall. The man has a fleshy, soft appearance, rather than a perfect sculpted body, like was common in other cultures. This fleshy appearance was typical of the art of India.
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Explanation: Because they believed the cat was their protector from evil spirits. Regarded in the highest of esteem, feline figure, such as Mafdet, Bastet and Sekhmet, represented justice, fertility and power. Egyptians were usually embalmed (mummified) with a feline. These practices began to dissipate by the 16th century.
The Hagia Sophia was one of them.
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