Architecture of Medieval Cathedrals

What style of architecture was commonly used in the design of medieval cathedrals?

• Romanesque

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Renaissance

What feature is characteristic of Gothic architecture?

• Flat roofs

• Small windows

• Pointed arches

• Thick walls

What was the purpose of the cloisters in a cathedral?

• To serve as a dining area

• To provide a covered walkway for monks

• To house the bishop's throne

• To store religious artifacts

What was the nave used for in a cathedral?

• Housing the choir

• Holding services for ordinary people

• Storing manuscripts

• Preparing meals

What is the origin of the word 'gargoyle'?

• Latin for 'stone'

• Greek for 'water'

• Latin for 'throat'

• French for 'roof'

What was the purpose of the chapter house in a cathedral?

• To store books

• To discuss the business of the cathedral

• To hold choir practice

• To house the bishop

What was the function of the transepts in a cathedral?

• To increase space for crowds

• To store relics

• To house the bishop's throne

• To serve as a dining area

What were gargoyles sometimes used for on cathedrals?

• As decorative statues

• As drainage spouts

• As support columns

• As lighting fixtures

What was often placed in cathedrals for royalty and the wealthy?

• Thrones

• Tombs

• Statues

• Altars

What was the purpose of the choir in a cathedral?

• To store musical instruments

• To provide places for monks to stand during services

• To hold religious artifacts

• To serve meals to the clergy