Medieval Art: Explore the Art of the Middle Ages

Question 1

What materials were often used in illuminated manuscripts?

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Parchment and ink

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Cloth and paint

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Wood and metal

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Stone and glass

Question 2

Why did medieval artists often depict religious figures with halos?

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To show their holiness

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To make them look more beautiful

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To indicate that they were dead

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To protect them from evil spirits

Question 3

What is the name of the technique used to create the illusion of depth and perspective in medieval paintings?

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Linear perspective

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Chiaroscuro

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Foreshortening

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Trompe l'oeil

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a common feature of Medieval art?

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Naturalistic depictions

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Bright colors

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Religious themes

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Close attention to detail

Question 5

What is a book handwritten and decorated with elaborate illustrations called?

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Illuminated manuscript

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Stained glass masterpiece

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Tapestry treasure

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Mosaic mural

Question 6

What were medieval artists often trying to express through the use of symbols?

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Secret or hidden meanings

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Important historical events

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Their own personal feelings

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Scientific knowledge

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a technique used to create Medieval stained glass windows?

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Sanding

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Leading

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Painting

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Firing

Question 8

What material was mainly used to create stained glass windows?

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Glass

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Fabric

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Wood

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Metal

Question 9

Which color was often used in medieval tapestries to symbolize royalty?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 10

What major belief strongly influenced medieval art?

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Importance of religion

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The stars and planets

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Daily life routines

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Power of nature

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a common feature of medieval art?

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Realistic portrayal

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Emphasis on bright colors

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Attention to detail

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Use of symbols

Question 12

What technique involves adding gold or silver to make illuminated manuscripts look fancy?

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Gilding

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Painting

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Scribbling

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Illuminating

Question 13

Which animal was often used as a symbol of Jesus Christ in medieval art?

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Lamb

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Cat

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Dog

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Lion

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a type of medieval art that we studied in class?

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Oil paintings

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Stained glass windows

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Illuminated manuscripts

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Tapestries

Question 15

Why did medieval artists use bright colors in their work?

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Because they believed that colors had special meanings.

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Because they wanted to be noticed.

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Because they were trying out new ways of painting.

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Because they thought bright colors were pretty.

Question 16

What is the main purpose of a tapestry?

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To tell a story or show a scene

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To make a room look pretty

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To keep people warm

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To absorb sound

Question 17

What is the name of the famous church in France that is known for its beautiful stained glass windows?

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Chartres

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Notre Dame

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Amiens

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Strasbourg

Question 18

Which of these is a type of medieval art that uses pieces of colored glass to create pictures?

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Stained glass windows

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Mosaics

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Paintings

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Sculptures

Question 19

What is an illuminated manuscript?

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A storybook with colorful letters and pictures

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A type of wall hanging

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A carved stone statue

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A window made of stained glass

Question 20

Which of these ideas influenced medieval art?

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Religion was very important

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Science was more important than art

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Kings and queens were the most important people

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People should be able to express themselves freely

Question 21

What is a fresco?

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A picture painted on wet plaster

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A type of statue

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A mosaic made of colored tiles

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A window made of stained glass

Question 22

Which of these is a famous example of medieval architecture?

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Notre Dame Cathedral

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The Great Wall of China

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The Statue of Liberty

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The Eiffel Tower

Question 23

What is illuminated manuscripts?

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Colorful images and letters on manuscripts

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Glass windows decorated with colorful patterns

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Cloth woven with intricate designs

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Sculptures made of stone or wood

Question 24

What were medieval stained glass windows often decorated with?

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Scenes from the Bible

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Pictures of knights and princesses

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Images of animals and nature

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Maps and diagrams

Question 25

What color was often used in medieval art to represent kings and queens?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 26

What was medieval sculpture often NOT about?

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Scenes from daily life

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Religious figures

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Animals

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Important people

Question 27

What was the main reason for building medieval cathedrals?

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To be places of worship and religious ceremonies

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To teach children and adults

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To protect people from attack

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To sell goods and trade

Question 28

Which material was commonly used to create colorful windows in medieval churches?

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Stained glass

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Wood

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Marble

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Bronze

Question 29

Which color was often avoided in medieval art?

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Purple

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 30

What were illuminated manuscripts often decorated with?

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Religious scenes

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Fairy tales

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Maps

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Animal fables

Question 31

How were tapestries made?

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By weaving together threads

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By painting on cloth

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By carving wood

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By embroidering designs

Question 32

Which feature is a special part of many medieval buildings?

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Pointed arches

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Flat roofs

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Round windows

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Square towers

Question 33

Which animal was a symbol of strength in medieval art?

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Lion

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Rabbit

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Horse

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Turtle

Question 34

How were medieval sculptures often made to look?

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With exaggerated expressions

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Very realistic

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With detailed faces

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In abstract shapes

Question 35

How did the strong belief in God influence the subjects of paintings, stained glass windows, and sculptures created by medieval artists?

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Medieval artists often painted pictures of the Bible and of saints because they believed these images would help people learn about God.

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Medieval artists used many bright colors in their work because they believed God loved bright colors.

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Medieval artists painted many pictures of everyday life because they believed that God was interested in everything.

Question 36

In medieval art, which material was used to create stained glass windows but not illuminated manuscripts?

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Foil

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Pigments

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Gold leaf

Question 37

How did medieval art show the importance of the Church and the king?

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Art showed the power of the Church and the king.

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Art was only for the rich and noble.

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Art had no connection to daily life.

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Art was always very realistic.

Question 38

Which color was most commonly used in stained glass windows?

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Blue

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

Question 39

In medieval art, how did the portrayal of the human figure often differ from how we see people depicted in art today?

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Medieval art often depicted the human figure as highly stylized and adorned with symbols.

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Medieval art was more realistic and anatomically accurate.

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Medieval art depicted the human figure as smaller and less important than the natural world.

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Medieval art depicted the human figure as dynamic and engaged in everyday activities.

Question 40

Why did medieval churches have stained glass windows?

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To let more light and color inside the church

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To help people who couldn't read learn about Bible stories

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To keep the inside of the church warmer during winter

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To make the church look more cheerful and bright

Question 41

What was the most important purpose of illuminated manuscripts in the Middle Ages?

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To record and share knowledge.

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To decorate churches.

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To entertain the wealthy.

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To teach children how to read.

Question 42

What was a popular theme in medieval art?

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Religious stories.

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Historical events.

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Portraits.

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Landscapes.

Question 43

What type of art was often commissioned by rich people in the Middle Ages?

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Portraits

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Abstract art

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Still lifes

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Landscapes

Question 44

Which of these is a feature of Romanesque architecture?

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Round arches

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Large stained glass windows

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Flying buttresses

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Pointed arches

Question 45

What was a major innovation in Gothic architecture?

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Pointed arches

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Round arches

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Small windows

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Thick walls

Question 46

Which of these is a common symbol found in medieval art?

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The cross

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The crescent moon

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The lotus flower

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The yin-yang symbol

Question 47

What was the main reason for having music in the Middle Ages?

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To accompany religious ceremonies.

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To tell stories.

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To teach children.

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To entertain the court.

Question 48

Which of these is **NOT** a feature of Romanesque architecture?

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Pointed arches

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Thick walls

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Small windows

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Round arches

Question 49

Which of these is an example of a famous medieval illuminated manuscript?

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The Book of Kells

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The Sistine Madonna

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The Last Supper

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Mona Lisa

Question 50

Which of these is a feature of Gothic architecture?

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Pointed arches

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Thick walls

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Round arches

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Small windows

Question 51

What was the primary purpose of tapestries in the medieval period?

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To decorate walls and provide insulation

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To tell stories from the Bible

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To be used as bedding

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To be worn as clothing

Question 52

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

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Humanism

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Chivalry

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Religion

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Nature

Question 53

Which style of medieval art is known for its use of bold colors and simplified, unrealistic figures?

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Romanesque

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Baroque

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Renaissance

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Gothic

Question 54

Which of these is a characteristic of Byzantine art?

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Use of gold and mosaics

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Naturalistic depiction of figures

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Emphasis on perspective

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Use of realistic oil paints

Question 55

What period of the Middle Ages is often referred to as the "Dark Ages"?

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Early Middle Ages

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Late Middle Ages

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High Middle Ages

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Renaissance