Stained Glass in the Middle Ages Quiz

During which time period did stained glass reach its peak?

• Renaissance

• Modern Era

• 1150 to 1500 CE

• Ancient Rome

What type of church contained the official seat of a bishop in medieval times?

• Chapel

• Basilica

• Cathedral

• Monastery

What did stained glass windows depict in medieval churches?

• Mythological stories

• Scenes of daily life

• Famous battles

• Political events

• Biblical Scenes

Who wrote a book called 'On Diverse Arts' which talks about the process behind making stained glass?

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Theophilus

How were the glass pieces attached to each other in the process of making stained glass windows?

• String

• Clay

• Metal lead

• Wood glue

In which country is the Notre Dame Cathedral located?

• Italy

• England

• Spain

• France

What is the name of the window that makes the Notre Dame Cathedral look like a flower with many petals?

• Daisy window

• Sunflower window

• Tulip window

• Rose window

How many rose windows are there inside the Notre Dame Cathedral?

• Two

• Four

• One

• Three

What role did stained glass play in people's lives in medieval times?

• Reflected sunlight

• Acted as a security measure

• Taught stories from the Bible

• Provided insulation

Where can stained glass still be found today?

• Nowhere, it is a lost art

• Exclusively in museums

• Only in medieval cathedrals

• In Churches, museums, and buildings