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1
The fall of the __ is the beginning of the Early Middle Ages.
Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Rebel Alliance
Greek Empire
2
__ is a journey to a holy place.
pilgrimage
ambulatory
typanum
tapestry
3
What is a flying buttress?
support that counteracts the outward thrust of an arch or vault
support that counteracts the outward thrust of the naval
support that counteracts the outward thrust of a roof
support that counteracts the outward thrust of an apses
4
What is feudalism?
weak noblemen gave up their land to lords for protection
weak kings gave up their land to lords for protection
strong kings gave up their land to lords for protection
strong noblemen gave up their land to lords for protection
5
Who was allowed to worship in these Cathedrals?
everyone was allowed
only the peasantry
only the nobility
only the clergy
6
Charlemagne was important in that he...
conquered the Danes expelling them from Ireland
reunite Western and Eastern parts of Rome Empire
unify most Western Europe and called Holy Roman Empire
led 1st Crusade and conquered much of the Holy Land of Christendom
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What is an illuminated manuscript?
canvas painting with mini paintings giving impression page is illuminated
scultpure with mini paintings giving impression page is illuminated
written book with mini paintings giving impression page is illuminated
cathedral with mini paintings giving impression page is illuminated
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How was stained glass used in the Middle Ages?
glass joined together by lead to form a picture
clay joined together by lead to form a picture
marble joined together by lead to form a picture
plaster joined together by lead to form a picture
9
What are the three period of the Middle Ages?
Medieval, Gothic, Charlemagne
Byzantine, Medieval, Romanesque
Byzantine, Medieval, Gothic
Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic
10
What is the grotesque flying monsters that project out from the upper portions of the huge churches?
Ewoks
gargoyles
Shepards
gremlins
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Why did the illuminated manuscript mainly consist of pictures instead of words?
People did not have enough time to read and illustrations saved them time
Not everyone knew how to read, illustrations helped tell stories
People liked to look at illustrations rather than read
Illustrations were the only art allowed during the Middle Ages
12
What is monasticism?
people gathered together to preaching on pedestals in public areas
people gathered together to spend their days in prayer and self denial
people studying subjects in courtyards in many countries
people gathered together in isolation to open their third eye
13
What was the shape of churches once the structure included transepts?
circle
square
triangle
cross
14
The Late Middle Ages is typically thought of as...
increased learning by advances in math and art movements from Italy
constant death by weather changes, Nazis party, and Scarlet Plague
political & economic expansion into Indian Ocean and 1st step in New World
constant death by famine, Black Death, and continuous war
15
Why was it not a good time to live in Europe during the Late Middle Ages, in 1347?
The rise of the Nazis party
The Blip
The Black Death
The Scarlet Plague
16
The biggest of the churches are called the __.
cathedrals
temples
mosques
Meccas
17
The Middle Ages can be defined as ...
between fall of Western Roman Empire and beginning of the Renaissance
Islam conquers most of Southwest Asia, Africa, and Spain
between Greek and Roman Empire
time between Crusades and Industrial Revolution
18
How did Christian Churches teach illiterate people stories from the Bible?
through manuscript illustrations
by conducting puppet shows
preaching through intercoms
by teaching them how to read and write
19
What was the primary purpose of a Romanesque castle?
for people to know who is in charge
for people for a new style of architecture
for the nobility to live comfortably and showoff wealth
to defend themselves from invaders
20
What were the contributions Charlemagne made to learning and art during the Early Medieval period?
every school to teach grammar, arithmetic, psalms & preserve manuscripts
every school to teach grammar, arithmetic, psalms, & preserve murals
school teach grammar, arithmetic, science, history & preserve manuscripts
school teach grammar, arithmetic, science, history & preserve murals
21
What event in history marks the start of the Early Medieval period?
crowning of Justinian
crowning of Charlemagne
fall of the Eastern Roman Empire
fall of the Western Roman Empire
22
What were the contributions the monks made to art in the Early Medieval period?
made sculptures in public areas
made manuscript illustrations
made mosaics in public areas
made mural paintings in public areas
23
Why were these manuscripts important?
They represented religion
They were not really important, created as a hobby
All people could own them, so they were a big aspect of society
They were creative and could be about anything
24
__ is a textile wall hanging that was woven, painted, or embroidered with colorful scenes.
tapestry
ambulatory
tympanum
ambulatory
25
The Medieval period is also known as the Middle Ages and the __.
Light Ages
Dark Ages
Upper Ages
Merlin Ages
