Cathedral

Most Gothic Cathedrals were built in which country?

• Germany

• Japan

• France

• England

About how long did it take to build a Gothic Cathedral?

• 5 - 10 years

• 10 - 20 years

• 50 - 100 years

• 1 - 2 years

The floor plan (or shape) of most cathedrals is in what shape?

• A cross

• A turtle

• A star

• A square

What invention allowed cathedrals to use more windows?

• cement

• flying buttresses

• towers

• straw in the walls

What kind of windows were used in a Gothic Cathedral?

• stained glass

• tinted

• unbreakable

• plastic

The most important building material in any Gothic Cathedral was

• wood

• brick

• cement

• stone

What was built into the floor of many Gothic Cathedrals?

• carpet

• a labyrinth (or maze)

• a statue of Jesus

• jewels and diamonds

Why were there so many images, and not words, in most Gothic Cathedrals?

• The King wanted pictures.

• People like pictures and art.

• Artists needed the work.

• Most people could not read.

What scary creature was used to divert rainwater away from the building?

• Gargoyles

• Turtles

• Tigers

• Vampires

What material were most Cathedral bells made from?

• Iron

• Bronze

• Silver

• Lead