Byzantine Architecture Quiz

What is the most iconic example of Byzantine architecture?

• Parthenon

• Hagia Sophia

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Colosseum

Which emperor commissioned the construction of Hagia Sophia?

• Constantine the Great

• Justinian I

• Theodosius I

• Heraclius

What type of dome is most associated with Byzantine architecture?

• Corbel dome

• Onion dome

• Pendentive dome

• Barrel vault dome

What is the primary material used in Byzantine architecture?

• Concrete

• Brick and mortar

• Wood

• Limestone

What is the typical floor plan of a Byzantine church?

• Latin cross

• Basilica

• Greek cross

• Circular

What city was the center of Byzantine architecture?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Byzantine churches are well known for their use of:

• Stained glass windows

• Large frescoes and mosaics

• Wooden beams

• Open courtyards

Which Byzantine church is located in Ravenna, Italy?

• San Vitale

• St. Mark's Basilica

• St. Basil's Cathedral

• Aachen Cathedral

What feature allows large domes to be placed on square bases?

• Flying buttresses

• Pendentives

• Ribbed vaults

• Columns

What is the primary function of iconography in Byzantine architecture?

• Structural support

• Decoration and religious storytelling

• Ventilation

• Acoustics enhancement