Medieval Art for First Graders: Explore the Art of the Middle Ages

Question 1

Illuminated manuscripts were mostly used for what purpose?

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Writing religious texts

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Writing letters to friends

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Drawing pictures for fun

Question 2

Where were medieval sculptures commonly found?

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Inside churches and cathedrals

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On top of castles and towers

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In town squares and markets

Question 3

Which color was often used in medieval art to show peace and calmness?

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Blue, like the sky and the sea

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Gold, like the sun and stars

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Red, like love and passion

Question 4

What was the most important reason medieval art was created?

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To tell stories about religion and history

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To make buildings look beautiful

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To teach people about science and nature

Question 5

Which of these techniques was NOT used in medieval stained glass windows?

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Carving the glass to make designs

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Using lead to hold the glass pieces together

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Painting the glass with bright colors

Question 6

In medieval times, which type of art was often used to tell stories about religion?

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Stained glass windows

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Landscapes

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Portraits

Question 7

What was the main purpose of illuminated manuscripts?

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To record and decorate important writings

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To teach about medieval history

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To entertain people with stories

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a common theme in medieval art?

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Science

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Religion

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Nature

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Love

Question 9

Why did medieval artists use symbols?

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To share religious or cultural ideas

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To make their art look mysterious

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To add decoration

Question 10

What is a famous example of a medieval tapestry?

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The Bayeux Tapestry

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The Mona Lisa

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The Last Supper

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The Starry Night

Question 11

What kind of medieval art uses colorful glass panels to show religious stories?

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Stained glass windows

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Illuminated books

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Sculptures

Question 12

Where did monks usually create illuminated books in the Middle Ages?

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In monasteries

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In castles

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In schools

Question 13

Which type of sculptures were used to decorate the outside of cathedrals?

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Gargoyles

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Statues

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Paintings

Question 14

Which of these is a famous example of a medieval stained glass window?

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The windows of Chartres Cathedral

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The windows of the White House

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The windows of Buckingham Palace

Question 15

What is the special name for the technique used to create shiny gold letters in illuminated books?

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Gilding

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Writing

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Painting

Question 16

What was a common subject for medieval sculptures?

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Religious figures

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Animals

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Landscapes

Question 17

How did medieval art show the beliefs of the people?

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By showing religious stories

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By showing scenes from daily life

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By showing the king and queen

Question 18

Look at the colorful glass windows with lots of different colors. What do we call those?

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Stained glass windows

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Painted glass windows

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Colored glass windows

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Bright glass windows

Question 19

Long ago, people wrote very special books called what?

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Illuminated manuscripts

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Story books

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Magic books

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Picture books

Question 20

What color was very important to medieval artists?

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Gold

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Blue

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Red

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Green

Question 21

What architectural feature is typical of Romanesque buildings?

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Round arches

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Pointed arches

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Flying buttresses

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Large windows

Question 22

Which famous building is an example of Gothic architecture?

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Notre Dame Cathedral

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The Hagia Sophia

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The Roman Colosseum

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The Great Wall of China

Question 23

What is a gargoyle?

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A creature that pours water from its mouth

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A musical instrument

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A painting on a wall

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A type of jewelry

Question 24

Which of these is a type of medieval art that involves painting and writing on animal skin or paper?

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Illuminated manuscripts

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Stained glass windows

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Sculptures

Question 25

Which of these techniques was commonly used in medieval metalworking?

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Enameling

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Painting

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Carving

Question 26

What was a common theme in medieval illuminated manuscripts?

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Religious scenes

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Historical events

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Everyday life

Question 27

In medieval art, why did artists frequently use the color blue?

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To symbolize the vastness of the sky and the sea

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To represent the power and wealth of royalty

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To create a feeling of joy and happiness

Question 28

Which of these is the most common material for medieval sculptures?

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Wood

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Bronze

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Marble

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Glass

Question 29

What is the main subject of medieval art?

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Religion and spirituality

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Nature and landscapes

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Human feelings and experiences

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Myths and legends

Question 30

Medieval art often used colorful pieces of glass to create pictures. What type of art is this called?

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Stained glass windows

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Canvas paintings

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Mosaics

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Sculptures

Question 31

What was the main reason for creating illuminated manuscripts in the Middle Ages?

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To record and decorate religious books

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To tell stories for entertainment

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To teach people about science

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To decorate homes and castles

Question 32

Which type of art involves shaping materials like stone or wood into figures?

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Sculpting

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Drawing

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Painting

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Weaving

Question 33

Medieval stained glass windows often showed pictures from which book?

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The Bible

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History books

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Science books

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Storybooks

Question 34

What makes illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages special?

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Their detailed drawings and rich colors

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Their simple designs and few colors

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Their large size and realistic figures

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Their focus on everyday life

Question 35

What is the name of the art style that was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages?

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Gothic

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Renaissance

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Baroque

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Impressionist

Question 36

Medieval art was mostly created for what purpose?

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To glorify God and teach about religion

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To decorate homes and castles

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To entertain people and make them laugh

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To teach people about history and science

Question 37

Which feature is common in Gothic stained glass windows?

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Pointed arches

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Round arches

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Small size

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Plain colors

Question 38

Which of the following is a beautiful example of a famous stained glass window in a medieval church?

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The Ghent Altarpiece

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The Mona Lisa

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The Last Supper

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Venus de Milo

Question 39

What was the main reason castles were built during the Middle Ages?

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To keep lords and their families safe

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To store food and supplies

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To serve as hunting lodges

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To hold religious services

Question 40

What was the most important inspiration for medieval artists?

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Christian beliefs

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Greek stories

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Roman history

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Nature

Question 41

What was the main reason people made illuminated manuscripts?

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To keep religious writings safe and special

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To make churches more fancy

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To help people who couldn't read

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To tell stories about history

Question 42

What is a special thing about Medieval art?

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It uses symbols and meanings

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It looks like real-world things

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It has strange shapes that don't look like anything else

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It shows things in a deep space like a photograph

Question 43

What was the main goal of Medieval art?

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To teach people about religion

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To let artists show off their skills

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To decorate royal palaces and castles

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To capture moments from everyday life

Question 44

What kind of buildings were popular in the Middle Ages, with tall, pointy windows and curved ceilings?

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Churches built in the pointed Gothic style

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Churches built in the rounded Romanesque style

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Castles with thick walls and towers

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Homes with thatched roofs

Question 45

Which of these is a piece of Medieval art that is NOT about religion?

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A tapestry showing a famous battle

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A painting of Jesus on the cross

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A statue of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus

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A book filled with beautiful religious writings and pictures

Question 46

How did Medieval artists use colors in their artwork?

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To give special meanings to things

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To make things look real

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To use only one color for everything

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However they felt like at the moment

Question 47

What is an illuminated manuscript?

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A book with fancy writing and lots of colorful pictures.

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A long piece of paper with important religious words written on it.

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A painting that shows a scene from history.

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A collection of old poems.

Question 48

Which of these is a type of medieval sculpture?

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A scary animal face sticking out from the side of a building

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A picture made from tiny colorful stones

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A painting on a wall

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A window made of colored glass

Question 49

What is a fresco?

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A painting done on wet plaster

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A picture made of small pieces of glass

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A statue made from stone

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A fancy window

Question 50

Which part of the church was often decorated with stained glass windows?

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Windows

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Roof

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Bell tower

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Altar

Question 51

Why were many medieval sculptures made of stone?

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Because it is durable and readily available

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Because it is easy to carve

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Because it is a precious material

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Because it can be painted easily

Question 52

What was the main purpose of illuminated manuscripts?

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To decorate religious texts

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To record historical events

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To serve as educational tools

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To be used as currency

Question 53

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Romanesque architecture?

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Round arches

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Pointed arches

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Large stained glass windows

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Flying buttresses

Question 54

Which of these was NOT a common theme in medieval sculptures?

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Abstract shapes

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Religious figures

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Scenes from daily life

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Animals

Question 55

What do we call a book with handwritten words and colorful pictures?

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Illuminated manuscript

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Scroll

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Codex

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Parchment

Question 56

Which of these things is NOT a part of a medieval stained glass window?

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Big, empty spaces

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Bright colors

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Pictures of religious people or events

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Geometric shapes

Question 57

What was the most important reason people made illuminated manuscripts in the Middle Ages?

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To decorate holy books

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To write down what happened in the past

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To help people learn how to read and write

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To sell to rich people who wanted beautiful things

Question 58

Why did medieval artists often use symbols in their artwork?

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To show ideas that couldn't be said with words

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To make their art look more interesting

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To keep people from stealing their art

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To show off how good they were at drawing

Question 59

Which of these medieval art forms was influenced by art from the Byzantine Empire?

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Illuminated manuscripts

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Gothic buildings

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Romanesque churches

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Stained glass windows