Quiz on Early Christian Architecture

What period is generally considered the Early Christian period?

• 1000 to 1100 AD

• 600 to 700 AD

• 300 to 604 AD

• 900 to 1200 AD

Who issued the decree from Milan granting Christianity equal rights?

• Constantine

• Nero

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

What was the primary determinant of the form of the church during the Early Christian period?

• Architectural style

• Mode of worship

• Location of the church

• Money

What is the name of the open space surrounded by arcades in a Basilica Church?

• Atrium

• Transept

• Nave

• Apse

Which church was the first commissioned by Emperor Constantine?

• S. Stefano Rotondo

• Saint Constanza

• S. Peters

• S. Giovanni in Laterano

The entry space between nave and atrium is called?

• Narthex

• Baldachino

• Dome

• Clerestory

What type of plan did the early Christians adopt for their churches?

• Circular plan

• Basilican model

• Square plan

• Triangular plan

What was the primary function of a Baptistery in Early Christian architecture?

• Worship space

• Baptism

• Burial

• Processional entry

Which of the following is an example of a circular church?

• S. Giovanni in Laterano

• Baptistery of Constantine

• S. Peters

• S. Stefano Rotondo

Which of the following had the highest roof?

• Aisle

• Narthex

• Atrium

• Nave