What is the PRIMARY reason for the images in stained glass windows in the medieval period?

To allow everyone to understand biblical stories

The term “rose window” refers to..?

The way the different segments of glass form a flower

Why does the south window incorporate blue and yellow glass pieces?

They represent the hometowns of the patron

Which religious relic did the Chartres Cathedral acquire in 876?

Mary’s Veil from Christ’s birth

What is the purpose of a sketch design of a window?

It lays out an agreement between the designer and the patron

How did church officials at Chartres respond to the fire in 1194?

They thought Mary wanted them to build a new church

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1
What is the PRIMARY reason for the images in stained glass windows in the medieval period?
To obscure the divine mysteries from the outside
To advertise the church’s messages to those walking by
To allow everyone to understand biblical stories
To display the church’s wealth and skill in art
2
The term “rose window” refers to..?
The way the different segments of glass form a flower
The garden planted in front of the window
The flower imagery depicted in the windows
The fact that is caught the light of the sun as it rose
3
Why is Christ depicted with his right hand raised in the window of Chartres?
To pass judgment
To ask for an offering
To bless the viewers
To greet the visitors
4
Which color dominates the south window of Chartres?
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
5
Why does the south window incorporate blue and yellow glass pieces?
They represent the hometowns of the patron
They let in contrasting amounts of light
They reflect the light and dark of salvation and damnation
They are the colors of the French royal arms
6
Which religious relic did the Chartres Cathedral acquire in 876?
A piece from the Crown of Thorns
Mary’s tears from the crucifixion
The brutal shroud of Christ
Mary’s Veil from Christ’s birth
7
Which figures fill the second and third rings of the south rose window of the Chartres?
The Apostles
Angels
The prophets
The Elders of the Apocalypse
8
What is the purpose of a sketch design of a window?
It gets approval for funding from the church
It lays out an agreement between the designer and the patron
It creates a list of materials the Glaziers will need
It is made as an offering to God for divine approval
9
Which theme is depicted in the south rose window of the Chartres Cathedral?
The Glorification of Christ
The Crucifixion
The birth of Christ
The coronation of Mary
10
Who sits on Ezekiel’s shoulders in the lancet windows below the south rose window?
Matthew
Luke
John
Mary
11
How did church officials at Chartres respond to the fire in 1194?
They abandoned the site and rebuilt it close to Paris
They prayed for a miracle to save their church
They thought Mary wanted them to build a new church
they claimed God was punishing the people of Chartres
12
The stained glass windows of the Chartres Cathedral DO NOT depict..?
Medieval trade guilds
Biblical scenes
Patrons of the church
The king of France
13
Which objects DO NOT appear in the south rose window of the Chartres?
Vial of perfume
A book
A musical instrument
A throne
14
How long did the construction of the Chartres Cathedral take?
90 years
70 years
100 years
50 years
15
Lancet Windows are…?
Small and circular
Thin and pointed
Monochromatic or clear
Trefoil or quatrefoil

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