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1
What role did monasteries play in medieval Europe?
Oversaw all legal disputes
Trained knights for battle
Produced weapons and armor
Preserved classical texts and education
2
What is the name of St. Thomas Aquinas's major theological work?
Summa Theologica
The Divine Comedy
Confessions
City of God
3
Which philosopher tried to reconcile reason and faith through scholasticism?
Augustine
Boethius
St. Thomas Aquinas
Plato
4
Which architectural element is used in Gothic cathedrals to support high walls?
Pilasters
Flying buttresses
Columns
Keystone arches
5
What theme is often found in Gothic cathedral sculpture?
Political events
Biblical stories and the Last Judgment
Historical conquests
Nature and animals
6
Romanesque churches are best known for their:
Barrel vaults and massive walls
Flying buttresses and tall spires
Minimal decoration
Central domes and mosaics
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What was one goal of scholasticism in the medieval period?
To write poetry in Latin
To explain religious beliefs through logic
To replace theology with science
To reject ancient philosophy
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What feature is most distinctive of Gothic architecture?
Rounded arches
Pointed arches and stained glass
Domed ceilings
Thick walls and small windows
9
What was the main purpose of stained glass in Gothic cathedrals?
To display wealth
To block out sunlight
To honor local rulers
To tell biblical stories to an illiterate public
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What is Gregorian chant characterized by?
Monophonic, unaccompanied melody
Use of instruments like the lute
Fast tempo and secular lyrics
Complex rhythms and harmonies
