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Medieval Art Test

Authored by sarah brazeau

Arts

12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of medieval art commissioned by the Catholic Church?

To depict historical events

To serve as religious instruction

To showcase artistic talent

To decorate public spaces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of Insular art from the 9th century?

The Bayeux Tapestry

The Sistine Chapel Ceiling

The Book of Kells

The Chartres Cathedral

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a notable example of Gothic architecture known for its iconic flying buttresses and rose windows?

Pisa Cathedral

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

The Book of Kells

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What role did monasteries play in the preservation of medieval art?

They were centers for the creation of new art forms.

They destroyed artworks that did not align with Church doctrine.

They served as repositories for manuscripts, sculptures, and other artifacts.

They were places where secular art was developed.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following symbols represents the Holy Spirit in medieval art?

The Cross

The Dove

The Lamb

The Fish

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a key structural feature of Romanesque architecture that allows for the construction of large domes and heavy stone vaults?

Pointed arches

Ribbed vaults

Flying buttresses

Thick walls

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did the innovation of ribbed vaults in Gothic architecture impact the design of cathedrals?

Ribbed vaults enabled taller structures, large windows, and intricate designs in Gothic cathedrals.
Ribbed vaults eliminated the need for windows in cathedrals.
Ribbed vaults made cathedrals shorter and less stable.
Ribbed vaults were primarily used in Romanesque architecture.

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