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The 2 key functions of a gargoyle is to

• Look cool

• Ward off evil spirits

• Drain water

• Give religious narrative

The Ancient Greek terminology for "stairs" is...?

• Stylobate

• Stereobate

• Staircase

• l'Escaliers

The Ancient Greek terminology for the final "platform" at the top of the stairs?

• Stylobate

• Stereobate

• Staircase

• l'Escaliers

What functional architectural features are used to support the heavy walls of monumental gothic cathedrals?

• Pointed Arches

• Flying buttresses

• Ribbed Vaults

• Archivolts

What did Gothic architecture allow for in cathedrals?

• thinner walls

• taller walls

• tall windows on the walls

• All of the above

• None of the above

What is this called? 

• Gothic Arch
•  Flying Buttresses
• Rose window
• Bell Tower 

The floor plan (or shape) of most cathedrals is in what shape?

• A cross

• An X

• A star

• A circle

What was built into the floor of many Gothic Cathedrals to help with meditation and prayer?

• gold and marble tile

• a labyrinth

• a religious statue

• jewels and diamonds

Why was the stained glass made to look like images of biblical scenes in most Gothic Cathedrals?

• The King wanted pictures.

• People like pictures and art.

• Artists needed the work.

• Most people could not read.

What is the name of the pictured structure?

• Pyramids of Giza

• Tombs of Giza

• Stonehenge

• Silbury Hill