What is the origin of the name 'Fonton'?

History and Significance of the Abbey

Interactive Video
•
History, Religious Studies, Architecture
•
7th - 12th Grade
•
Hard

Olivia Brooks
FREE Resource
Read more
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is a modern name given by the Ana family.
It is derived from a local legend.
It was named after a famous monk.
It comes from the Latin word for Fountain.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who built the Abbey of Fonton?
French Revolutionaries
Local aristocrats
The Ana family
St. Bernard
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was St. Bernard's view on secularized monasteries?
He supported them.
He was indifferent.
He despised them.
He wanted to modernize them.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the church built without any decoration?
To make it more attractive to visitors.
To save costs.
To avoid distractions during prayer.
To follow a new architectural trend.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the monks sleep on in the dormitory?
Beds
Stone slabs
Wooden planks
Straw
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the cler surrounding the courtyard?
To provide a space for reflection.
To house livestock.
To serve as a dining area.
To store tools and equipment.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened to the Abbey after the French Revolution?
It was turned into a museum.
It remained a monastery.
It became a nationally owned Paper Mill.
It was destroyed.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
8 questions
How The Suez Crisis Might Give Rise To A New Industry_: The Linchpin In The World's Trade Network

Interactive video
•
7th - 12th Grade
6 questions
Mosquitoes, Gliders, and Dakotas in action

Interactive video
•
KG - University
11 questions
Current Issues in Health and Politics

Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
6 questions
National Theatre Deeds Handed Over

Interactive video
•
KG - University
6 questions
The Queen is presented to the people during the coronation ceremony in 1953

Interactive video
•
9th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Cheryl's Birthday Logic Puzzle

Interactive video
•
7th - 12th Grade
11 questions
Challenges and Community in Port Protection

Interactive video
•
7th - 12th Grade
8 questions
How The Suez Crisis Might Give Rise To A New Industry_: The Linchpin In The World's Trade Network

Interactive video
•
7th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
Discover more resources for History
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Right Triangles: Pythagorean Theorem and Trig

Quiz
•
11th Grade