What are the four horses on the facade of St. Mark's Basilica known for?
The Horses of St. Mark's Square

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Their size
Their modern design
Their historical significance
Their unique color
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Where were the horses originally taken from before arriving in Venice?
Constantinople
Athens
Paris
Rome
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What complicates the issue of returning the horses to their original location?
The horses are too fragile to move
Constantinople no longer exists
The horses are part of a private collection
Venice refuses to return them
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What is unique about the origins of Venice?
It has a clear historical foundation
It was founded by a famous Roman emperor
It is a mix of Greek, Roman, and Christian influences
It was built on a mountain
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What role did Venice play in the medieval economy?
A mining hub
A cultural connector between Europe and Asia
A center for sheep farming
A military stronghold
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How many of the marble columns in St. Mark's Basilica come from outside Italy?
280
100
400
600
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What was the original purpose of the horses now residing in St. Mark's?
To be part of a fountain
To decorate a royal palace
To serve as a religious symbol
To represent a victorious general
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