Norway, Stave Churches

The video discusses stave churches, a type of wooden Christian church common in Northwestern Europe, particularly Norway. These churches, built using post and lintel construction, were widespread but now mostly survive in Norway. The video highlights the history, distribution, and architectural features of stave churches, focusing on Hadal and Loam Stave Churches, their construction, restorations, and unique characteristics.

What is the primary structural method used in stave churches?

• Baroque design

• Post and Lintel construction

• Romanesque style

• Gothic architecture

During which period were most of the surviving stave churches in Norway built?

• Between 950 and 1150

• Between 1150 and 1350

• Between 1350 and 1550

• Between 1550 and 1750

How many historical stave churches remain standing in Norway today?

• 28

• 100

• 50

• 15

Which stave church is known as Norway's largest?

• Loam Stave Church

• Borgund Stave Church

• Urnes Stave Church

• Hadal Stave Church

What unique feature does the Loam Stave Church have?

• A Baroque altar

• A cruciform design

• Freestanding inner columns

• A Gothic spire