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WorksheetsPalazzo dei Normanni and Palatine Chapel
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Who became king of Sicily in 1130 and transferred his residence to Palazzo dei Normanni?
Roger II
Frederick II
The Spanish viceroys
The Prince of Butera
When did the palace become the residence of the Spanish viceroys?
1130
1555
1616
1921
What style is the facade of the palace that looks onto Piazza del Parlamento?
Arab-Norman
Renaissance
Baroque
Pseudo Arab-Norman
When did the exterior of the palace get restored and plastered in the pseudo Arab-Norman style?
1555
1616
1921
1947
What is the name of the marvelous late-eighteenth-century Baroque carriage in the Palace?
The Golden Coach
The Royal Carriage
The Norman Chariot
The Sicilian Cart
How do you say "Reale" in English?
Real
Rial
Royal
Princely
The Norman Palace is the (a) royal residence in Europe, home to the kings of the Kingdom of Sicily and imperial seat of Frederick II and Corrado IV.
One of the main attractions at Palazzo dei Normanni is the Cappella Palatina. This famous chapel ___ _________ (use a passive) under the rule of King Roger II and completed in 1140.
(a)
Who has ruled in Sicily? (four correct answers)
Irish
Romans
Byzantines
Arabs
Brits
In 1140 Roger II brought artisans from where to complete the mosaic project?
Byzantine Greek
Arab
Spanish
Phoenician
