Romanesque Architecture Quiz

What architectural style was prevalent in Europe from the mid-11th century to the advent of Gothic architecture?

• Baroque

• Romanesque

• Renaissance

• Gothic

Which traditions influenced Romanesque architecture?

• Greek and Egyptian

• Roman, and byzantine

• Chinese and Indian

• Mayan and Aztec

What type of arches were characteristically used in Romanesque churches?

• Ogee arches

• Horseshoe arches

• Pointed arches

• Semicircular arches

What supported the roof of the nave in Romanesque churches?

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• Dome

• Flat roof

What was used to contain the outward thrust of the vaults in Romanesque churches?

• Wooden beams

• Columns

• Massive piers and walls

• Flying buttresses

Which feature was commonly found in mediaeval church layout?

• Pagodas

• Central dome

• Radiating chapels

• Minarets

What was the purpose of ambulatories around the sanctuary apse in Romanesque churches?

• To store religious artifacts

• To provide seating for the congregation

• To house the choir

• To accommodate visiting pilgrims

What was typically located over the crossing of the nave and transept in Romanesque churches?

• Dome

• Spire

• Large tower

• Non of the above

What architectural style succeeded Romanesque architecture?

• Modernist

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Gothic