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Romanesque and gothic
Romanesque and gothic
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What is a key architectural feature of Romanesque churches?
Rounded arches
Ribbed vaults
Flying buttresses
Large stained-glass windows
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What was the primary purpose of stained-glass windows in Gothic cathedrals?
To keep buildings warm
To reflect the wealth of the town
To tell biblical stories to the illiterate
Decoration only
3
Romanesque sculpture is often found where?
Inside private homes
On ceilings
On capitals of columns and around church doorways (portals)
In the crypt
4
Gothic architecture is best known for which of the following features?
Small windows
Pointed arches
Barrel vaults
Thick walls
5
What was a common theme in both Romanesque and Gothic art?
Daily life in cities
Religious and biblical subjects
Mythological gods
Royal portraits
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Which term best describes the layout of most Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals?
Circular
Latin cross
Greek cross
Square
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What innovation allowed Gothic cathedrals to have higher ceilings and more windows?
Frescoes
Trusses
The dome
Flying buttresses
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How do Romanesque sculptures typically appear compared to Gothic ones?
Stiff and symbolic
More natural and realistic
Abstract and modern
Made from metal
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Which of the following is a famous example of Gothic architecture?
Notre-Dame de Paris
Pantheon
Stonehenge
Parthenon
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Which architectural element is commonly found at the top of Gothic cathedrals?
Domes
Capitals
Ziggurats
Spires
