Medieval Art, Literature, and Architecture

What was the original purpose of universities when they were invented?

• To teach medicine and mathematics

• To train soldiers

• To teach Church leaders

• To provide general education to the public

What was the status of women's access to universities historically?

• Women had equal access to universities as men.

• Women were encouraged to attend universities.

• Women were banned from universities with few exceptions.

• Women had no educational opportunities whatsoever.

Where were some women educated when they were banned from universities?

• In private homes.

• In public schools.

• In convents.

• In government institutions.

What is Scholasticism?

• A school of thought founded by Thomas Aquinas

• A method used by scholars to resolve conflict between faith and reason

• A philosophical movement started by Aristotle

• A religious doctrine that opposes the teachings of Aristotle

In which languages did stories begin to be written in Europe, other than Latin?

• English, Spanish, and Russian

• French, German, and Italian

• Greek, Dutch, and Portuguese

• Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian

What were the common themes of the stories written in Europe during the time period mentioned?

• Romantic love, nature, and discovery

• Feudal knights, and conquering kings

• Science, technology, and exploration

• Comedy, tragedy, and history

Which cathedral is in the Gothic style?

• The cathedral on the left

• The cathedral on the right

• Both cathedrals

• Neither of the cathedrals

What is a characteristic feature of Romanesque architecture?

• Buildings have a lot of light inside

• Buildings reflected Roman influences and were typically very dark inside

• Buildings were made primarily of glass

• Buildings were designed to be open-air structures

What was a distinctive characteristic of Gothic architecture?

• Buildings were created to be very dark inside

• Buildings were created with small windows

• Buildings were created to have light shining in

• Buildings were created to reflect Greek influences

Art, Literature, and Architecture were almost always influenced by __________ in Medieval Europe.

• Christianity

• Science

• The Stars

• War