York Minster and the Chapter House

What architectural feature makes the Chapter House at York Minster unique?

• It is built entirely of stone.

• It is the smallest chapter house in Britain.

• It has a central column for support.

• It has a vast open space without internal supports.

Why was wood chosen over stone for the vaults in the Chapter House?

• Wood is more fire-resistant than stone.

• Wood is lighter and has more tensile strength.

• Wood was more readily available than stone.

• Wood was a traditional material for ecclesiastical buildings.

What was a downside of using wood for the vaults in the Chapter House?

• It increased the cost of construction.

• It made the structure less grand.

• It limited the size of the windows.

• It made the vaults more susceptible to fire.

What does the figure of Synagoga represent in the Chapter House art?

• The Jewish tradition.

• The Christian church.

• The British monarchy.

• The Roman Empire.

How did the Victorian renovations change the ceiling of the Chapter House?

• They restored the original paintings.

• They removed all decorations.

• They replaced figurative images with decorative forms.

• They added more figurative images.