Portugal, Alcobaca Monastery

Portugal, Alcobaca Monastery

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Social Studies, Arts, Architecture

11th Grade - University

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The Alcobasa Monastery in Portugal, founded in 1153 by King Alfonso Enriquez, is a significant Gothic architectural site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was a Cistercian order foundation, built to consolidate the new kingdom and promote colonization. The monastery features a Latin cross church, royal tombs, and a neo-Gothic pantheon. Its architecture is marked by simplicity, vertical emphasis, and Gothic elements. The monastery also includes a cloister, dormitory, and kitchen, reflecting monastic life.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who founded the Alcobasa Monastery and in which year?

King Alfonso IV in 1147

King Denis I in 1252

King Alfonso Enriquez in 1153

King Pedro I in 1355

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What architectural style is the Alcobasa Monastery known for introducing to Portugal?

Romanesque

Renaissance

Gothic

Baroque

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two figures are buried in the transept of the Alcobasa Monastery?

King Alfonso II and Queen Beatrix

King Pedro I and Ines de Castro

King Denis I and Queen Lurasa

King Alfonso III and Queen Oraca

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the architectural style of the royal pantheon in the Alcobasa Monastery?

Romanesque

Manueline

Neo-Gothic

Baroque

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the monastery was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake?

The cloister

The sacristy

The dormitory

The refectory

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does the kitchen of the Alcobasa Monastery have?

A Romanesque portal

A Baroque altar

A central chimney supported by iron columns

A Gothic fountain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the Room of the Kings in the Alcobasa Monastery?

It serves as a dining hall for monks.

It is a burial site for royalty.

It displays statues of Portuguese kings.

It houses the monastery's library.

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