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1
What spiritual value did monks associate with copying texts?
Vanity
Rebellion
Salvation
Literacy
2
What was Carolingian minuscule?
A uniform handwriting style
A type of medieval armor
A plague-era medical tool
A form of Gothic architectural script
3
What was the purpose of Thomas Aquinas’
Summa Theologica
?
To combine reason and faith in explaining Christian doctrine
To challenge papal authority
To expose Church corruption
To rewrite the Ten Commandments
4
What is polyphony in medieval music?
Music played only on string instruments
A chant used only during mass
Independent melodies sung together
A single melody with no variation
5
What theme unites Gothic cathedrals, mystic writings, and monastic life?
Sacred longing
Military expansion
Economic power
Imperial dominance
6
Who was Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (aka Roswitha), and what is
The Legend of Theophilus
known for?
She was a knight who led nuns into battle
A saint who created a medieval cookbook
A playwright nun who rewrote classical drama
A Gothic queen who built the first cathedral
7
What is a flying buttress designed to do?
Keep birds off the roof
Support high walls and allow for stained glass
Hold candles for lighting
Provide a place for monks to meditate
8
Which of these is a key feature of Gothic architecture?
Round arches
Wooden ceilings
Flying buttresses
Low, thick walls
9
What role did Abbot Suger play in Gothic architecture?
He led armies against the Moors
He created the dome in Florence
He funded the Crusades
He pioneered Gothic design at Saint-Denis
10
What was the purpose of gargoyles on Gothic cathedrals?
To scare children
To divert rainwater away from the building
To honor saints
To act as spiritual guardians
11
The Black Plague led to which of the following cultural shifts?
All of the above
Writings like The Decameron
End of feudalism
Rise of Renaissance ideas
12
Who was Charlemagne?
A plague doctor
A Gothic architect
A wondering noble poet
A Holy Emperor
13
Which of the following is a medieval manuscript made by monks?
Scroll of Turin
Magna Carta
Illuminated manuscript
Gothic Codex
14
Which of the following best describes Romanesque style (before Gothic)?
Heavy and fortress-like
Light-filled and delicate
Geometric and modern
Tall and ornate
15
What was Hildegard of Bingen known for?
Having mystical visions
Leading armies
Inventing feudalism
Building Gothic churches
16
What was the main architectural goal of Gothic cathedrals?
To lift the soul toward heaven
To symbolize Roman power
To create hidden crypts
To house royalty
17
Why was stained glass called a “holy flex” in Gothic architecture?
Because it blocked pagan spirits
Because it made the church cooler in summer
Because it was cheap and easy to make
Because it reflected the wealth and sacred light of the space
18
The primary purpose of stained glass in Gothic cathedrals was to...
Show off wealth
Replace painted icons
Keep buildings cool
Teach biblical stories through light and color
19
Which culture preserved early Christian monasticism in the desert?
Frankish
Egyptian
Roman
Greek
20
Which of the following is NOT typically associated with monastic life?
Crusade planning
Illuminated manuscripts
Prayer and study
Silence and routine
