Gothic Architecture Quiz

The term "Gothic" was originally used in a pejorative sense. Which artist is known for having described the style as "barbarous German style"?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Giorgio Vasari

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

Which of the following features is NOT typically associated with Gothic architecture?

• Pointed arches

• Ribbed vaults

• Flying buttresses

• Semi-circular arches

Gothic architecture evolved from which previous architectural style?

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Romanesque

• Classical

Which material was predominantly used in Gothic construction in Germany?

• Fine white limestone

• Bricks

• Red sandstone

• Marble

What structural innovation allowed Gothic cathedrals to have higher walls and larger windows?

• Barrel vaults

• Flying buttresses

• Flat roofs

• Concrete domes

The pointed arch, a defining element of Gothic architecture, was influenced by which culture?

• Byzantine

• Islamic

• Roman

• Egyptian

In Gothic churches, what is the typical floor plan called?

• Central plan

• Greek cross

• Latin cross (cruciform)

• Circular plan

Which of the following is a primary visual feature that enhances the verticality of Gothic buildings?

• Low, horizontal windows

• Short spires

• Tall towers and spires

• Flat facades

What is the primary function of gargoyles in Gothic architecture?

• To provide additional seating

• To serve as water spouts and decorative elements

• To act as structural supports

• To be used as interior lighting fixtures

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a Gothic church façade?

• Rose window

• Ornate tympanum

• Simple, unadorned pediments

• Richly carved portals