Exploring Gloucester Cathedral

What is the architectural feature called that is typical of the Perpendicular Gothic style found in Gloucester Cathedral?

• Barrel vault

• Fan vault

• Ribbed vault

• Groin vault

In the presbytery, how was the Perpendicular style applied to the existing structure?

• By demolishing the old structure

• By building a new structure from scratch

• By refurbishing and renovating the existing masonry

• By adding new floors

What is the significance of the large stained glass window in Gloucester Cathedral?

• It is the smallest window in the cathedral

• It was made entirely of local materials

• It represents a hierarchy of power

• It was the first window made in England

What are the three additional types of ribs introduced in the English Gothic style?

• Corbel, boss, and keystone

• Flying buttress, pinnacle, and spire

• Barrel, groin, and fan

• Tierceron, lierne, and ridge rib

What is the Lady Chapel named after?

• Saint Peter

• The Virgin Mary

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth I

How does the nave of Gloucester Cathedral differ from the later Perpendicular Gothic style?

• It is made entirely of glass

• It features heavy, wide columns and decorative arches

• It has slender columns and minimal decoration

• It has no windows

What style is characterized by the use of ball flowers in the stained glass windows?

• Baroque

• Romanesque

• Decorated Gothic

• Perpendicular Gothic

What historical period does the earliest part of Gloucester Cathedral date back to?

• The Renaissance

• The Tudor period

• The Roman occupation

• The Victorian era

What was the impact of the Reformation on the interior of Gloucester Cathedral?

• It introduced new architectural styles

• It caused the interior to become more austere

• It resulted in a more opulent interior

• It led to the addition of more stained glass

What is the significance of the candlestick in the Victoria and Albert Museum?

• It is made of pure gold

• It is the only surviving piece from the cathedral

• It represents the opulence of the cathedral before the Reformation

• It was used by the first bishop of the cathedral