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WorksheetsByzantine Architecture
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
In 330 AD, the Roman Empire was divided into two parts. Select all that apply.
Roman and Greek Empire
North and South Empire
East and West Empire
Occidental and Oriental Empire
What was the Capital of the West Empire?
Constantinopla
Athens
Istambul
Rome
What was the Capital of the East Empire?
Rome
Cairo
Constantinople
Athens
Who converted the Roman Empire to the Christian Religion?
Emperor Augustus
Emperor Arcadio
Emperor Constantine
Emperor Honorio
Which one of the following characteristics DOES NOT belong to the Byzantine Architecture?
Golden colours
Replacement of the stone for brick
Rose window
Massive use of dome
Which ONE of these following Ancient Roman's buildings transformed by the Early Christian into church?
Curia
Temple
Basilica
Theater
A 'transept' is define as .........................
Main passage at the center of the church
A passage next to nave, separated by arcades
Semicircular recess situated at the Eastern end
A horizontal annex lie above the nave added in the Middle Ages
During the Christian orthodox period, the Byzantine church is in a form of ........................ plan
central
basilica
hypostyle
cross
Hagia Sophia is considered a ground-breaking architectural design, as it featured a ......................... technique
dome over drum
dome over pendentive
dome over squinch
double-shelled dome
Which of these following materials are commonly found within the early Christian Byzantine's church?
Mosaic Finishes
Plaster Moldings
Gilded Metal
Stained Glass
All of these followings are a type of motifs featured in Byzantine's church interior, EXCEPT,
Geometric Motifs
Vegetative Motifs
Peacock Motifs
Hieroglyph Motifs
Which one of the following statements DOES NOT apply to Byzantine Architecture as a Christian Church?
The longitudinal floor plan is divided into aisles, with one central one wider
The Apse marks the centre behind the altar
Lateral naves organised based on the ancient streets with arcades in the ancient roman forum
Single colonnade from both sides separating the nave from the two lateral aisles
Which building can you identify in the picture?
S. Sergius and S. Bacchus
Hagia Sophia
S. Vitale
Archbasilica John Lateran
