Exploring Sant'Ambrosio in Milan

Exploring Sant'Ambrosio in Milan

Assessment

Interactive Video

Architecture

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What architectural feature of Sant'Ambrosio's atrium reflects its Roman influence?

Gothic spires

Flying buttresses

Double-storied Roman triumphal Arch

Stained glass windows

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which architectural style is the Basilica of Sant'Ambrosio primarily associated with?

Gothic

Baroque

Romanesque

Renaissance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of Romanesque architecture seen in the Basilica?

Pointed arches

Rounded arches

Flying buttresses

Large stained glass windows

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material are the columns supporting the stone canopy in the Basilica made of?

Porphyry

Limestone

Granite

Marble

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is depicted on the magnificent altar inside the Basilica?

The Crucifixion

The Creation of Adam

Scenes from the life of Saint Ambrose and Christ

The Last Supper