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What architectural style is known for its massive quality, round arches, thick walls, and barrel-vaulted ceilings?

• Gothic

• Romanesque

• Baroque

• Renaissance

What was the main shape of Romanesque churches?

• Rectangle

• Circle

• Cross

• Triangle

What innovative feature allowed Gothic cathedrals to have larger, more dramatic designs?

• Round arches

• Flying buttresses

• Large stone pillars

• Thick walls

What was the primary function of gargoyles in Gothic architecture?

• To support the roof

• To light up the interior

• To hold the walls together

• To serve as decorative covers for water spouts

What allowed for a good traffic pattern for large crowds in Romanesque churches?

• The ambulatory

• Few windows

• Thick walls

• Small doors

Why were Gothic cathedrals built with thinner walls?

• Because of the flying buttresses

• To allow for larger windows

• To reduce costs

• To make construction faster

What was the atmosphere inside Romanesque churches like?

• Warm and cozy

• Cold and damp

• Bright and colorful

• Dark and gloomy

What was the main purpose of the large windows in Gothic cathedrals?

• To let in fresh air

• To make the structure lighter

• To flood the church with beautiful colors of light

• To provide a view of the outside

Who donated money for the construction of cathedrals?

• Local farmers

• Merchants

• Kings and nobles

• Peasants

What was the main role of peasants in the construction of cathedrals?

• Painting the walls

• Designing the cathedrals

• Hauling large stones from the quarry

• Carving statues