The Rock of Cashel and Cormac's Chapel

What is the primary material used in the construction of most buildings at the Rock of Cashel?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Limestone

Why did Cormac McCarthy choose Romanesque architecture for Cormac's Chapel?

• To follow local Irish traditions

• To save on construction costs

• To emulate the ancient Roman emperors

• To avoid using foreign materials

What architectural feature of Cormac's Chapel is distinctly Irish?

• The use of sandstone

• The high pitch of the roof

• The rounded arches

• The blind arcades

Who was Brian Boru, and what was his connection to Cashel?

• A high king of Ireland crowned at Cashel

• A Viking leader who invaded Ireland

• A Roman architect who designed Cormac's Chapel

• An English king who visited Cashel

What makes the frescoes in Cormac's Chapel particularly significant?

• They are the only surviving frescoes in Ireland

• They depict scenes from the life of Cormac McCarthy

• They are among the earliest surviving paintings in Ireland

• They were painted by Italian artists

Which rare pigment used in the frescoes was imported from Afghanistan?

• Cinnabar

• Vermilion

• Lapis lazuli

• Ochre

What was the purpose of using costly materials in the frescoes of Cormac's Chapel?

• To demonstrate Cormac McCarthy's wealth

• To make the chapel more durable

• To attract foreign visitors

• To follow local traditions

What was one of the main reasons for the deterioration of the frescoes in Cormac's Chapel?

• The wet and cold climate

• Frequent earthquakes

• Vandalism by tourists

• Insect infestations

How did the Reformation and the English Civil War impact the Rock of Cashel?

• They caused the site to be abandoned

• They resulted in the removal of roofs from buildings

• They improved the preservation of the site

• They led to the construction of new buildings

Which English king is believed to have visited Cormac's Chapel?

• King George III

• King Richard III

• King Henry II

• King Edward I