Medieval Europe Art & Architecture

Cathedrals were important to cities for all of the following reasons EXCEPT...

• increased importance of city

• attracted religious pilgrims

• improved the economy

• made the king more important than the CHurch

What are some characteristics of Romanesque cathedrals?

• flying buttresses

• rounded arches

• stained glass windows

• small windows

• thick walls

What are some features of Gothic cathedrals?

• gargoyles

• round arches

• pointed arches

• huge pillars

• stained glass windows

Identify this feature of a cathedral.

• flying buttress

• stained glass

• gargoyle

• arches

Which cathedral is this feature found on?

• Gothic

• Anglican

• Romanesque

• Byzantine

This image displays which castle defensive features?

• turrets

• outer wall

• portcullis

• murder holes

What was the primary purpose of the castle?

• protection

• beauty

• living space

• display of wealth

Heavy spiked door that block invaders from entering

• Drawbridge
• Gatehouse
• Murder Holes
• Portculllis

A castle might be surrounded by a moat. What is a moat?

• a ditch often filled with water

• a jagged hill with caves

• a mound of dirt

• a wooden fence

What is the main building of a castle where the noble lives called?

• Garderobe

• Motte

• Keep

• Watchtower