Byzantine Architecture

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