Medieval Knowledge and Architecture Quiz

What were two main sites of knowledge production in medieval Europe?

• Universities and castles

• Cathedrals and universities

• Monasteries and abbeys

• Markets and churches

What architectural feature allowed cathedrals to be tall and let in more light?

• Thick stone walls

• Flying buttresses

• Domes

• Narrow windows

What was one reason medieval universities were able to operate independently of local rulers?

• They were self-funded by students

• They were recognized and protected by the Church

• They received funds from the monarchy

• They were located in remote areas

Which Greek philosopher's ideas were condemned by the bishop of Paris in 1277?

• Plato

• Ptolemy

• Aristotle

• Hippocrates

The condemnation of certain Aristotelian ideas led to which of the following outcomes?

• Increased focus on religious studies

• Limitations on scientific inquiry

• Intellectual freedom to explore new ideas about nature

• The closure of some universities