Sedona's Chapel and Its History

Sedona's Chapel and Its History

Assessment

Interactive Video

Architecture

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Sedona, Arizona, is renowned for its mystical energy fields, believed to be where cosmic power lines intersect, creating energy vortices. Cathedral Rock is a focal point for these energies. In 1941, sculptor Margaret Brunswig Stouty envisioned a spiritual chapel in Sedona, leading to the creation of the Chapel of the Holy Cross in 1956. This chapel, a place of meditation, attracts millions of visitors annually.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is believed to be the reason for Sedona's unique energy?

The presence of ancient ruins

The meeting of Earth's cosmic power lines

The high altitude of the region

The presence of rare minerals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which natural features contribute to Sedona's magical atmosphere?

Vast deserts and sand dunes

Towering red cliffs and deep green forests

Dense jungles and waterfalls

Snow-capped mountains and icy lakes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Margaret Brunswig Stouty?

A famous architect

A spiritual leader

A historian who documented Sedona's history

A sculptor who envisioned a chapel in Sedona

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the central feature of the chapel envisioned by Stouty?

A giant cross

A grand altar

A series of stained glass windows

A large bell tower

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the Chapel of the Holy Cross completed?

1972

1965

1956

1941

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recognition did the Chapel of the Holy Cross receive after its completion?

It received an honor award from the American Institute of Architects

It was declared a national monument

It was visited by a world leader

It was featured in a famous movie

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many visitors does the Chapel of the Holy Cross attract annually?

3.5 million

1 million

5 million

2 million

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current use of the Chapel of the Holy Cross?

It hosts regular church services

It is a museum of modern art

It serves as a meditation site open to all

It is a private residence