Gothic Architecture Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of Gothic architecture?

• Use of round arches

• Masonry building style with cavernous spaces and overlaid tracery

• Flat ceilings and small windows

• Minimal use of decorative elements

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of Gothic architecture?

• Large stained glass windows

• Pointed arches

• Flat roofs

• Vaulted ceilings

What was the primary purpose of flying buttresses in Gothic architecture?

• To provide additional seating

• To support the building’s structure by transferring force to the ground

• To serve as decorative elements only

• To house religious relics

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Gothic stained glass windows?

• They were small and let in minimal light

• They were large and often depicted Biblical stories

• They were only used in secular buildings

• They were made of clear glass only

What is the main function of gargoyles in Gothic architecture?

• To serve as decorative elements only

• To drain rainwater and scare ill-educated peasants

• To provide additional structural support

• To house religious texts

Which of the following is an example of a Gothic cathedral?

• The Colosseum

• Notre-Dame de Paris

• The Parthenon

• The Pantheon

What is the significance of the Basilica of Saint-Denis in Gothic architecture?

• It was the first Gothic-style building

• It was the last Gothic-style building

• It was a Romanesque building

• It was a Renaissance building

Which of the following is a characteristic of Rayonnant Gothic style?

• Minimal use of stained glass

• Emphasis on human-scaled buildings and repetitive decorative motifs

• Flat ceilings

• Use of round arches

What is the primary material used in Italian Gothic architecture?

• Wood

• Marble and brick

• Concrete

• Steel

Which of the following is a characteristic of Flamboyant Gothic style?

• Minimal decorative effects

• Use of straight lines and simple shapes

• Extensive decorative effects with curved shapes

• Flat roofs