Unit 1 Lesson 5.4 Art and Architecture

What was the purpose of most art during the Middle Ages?

• To support worship
• To decorate homes
• To promote political messages
• To entertain the wealthy

What is the meaning of the word 'cathedral'?

• A large church
• A holy artifact
• A place of worship
• The throne upon which a bishop sits

What is the shape of most cathedrals?

• A cross
• A square
• A circle
• A triangle

What is the purpose of flying buttresses?

• To support the stained-glass windows
• To spread the weight of the roof and walls
• To provide seating for visitors
• To decorate the exterior of the cathedral

What is the symbolism of gargoyles in medieval times?

• A sign of good luck
• A representation of the bishop's authority
• A reminder that devils and evil spirits would catch them if they did not obey the Church's teachings
• A symbol of wealth and power

What is the importance of stained-glass windows in medieval art and architecture?

• They provided structural support for the cathedral
• They were used to display political messages
• They let in colorful light and depicted stories from the Bible
• They were a symbol of wealth and power

How long did it take to construct a cathedral on average?

• 200 to 300 years
• Less than 10 years
• 10 to 20 years
• 50 to 100 years

What was the central section of a cathedral called?

• The nave
• The apse
• The transept
• The choir

What is the meaning of the word 'Gothic' in relation to cathedrals?

• A type of music
• A style of architecture
• A type of religion
• A political movement

What is the role of paintings and sculptures in churches during the Middle Ages?

• To tell the story of Jesus's life in a way that everyone could understand
• To entertain the wealthy
• To decorate homes
• To promote political messages