Peterborough Cathedral Quiz

Who founded the first church on the site of Peterborough Cathedral?

• A Viking leader

• A son of a Mercian king

• A Norman conqueror

• A Roman emperor

What significant event happened to the monastery in 870?

• It was expanded

• It was moved to another location

• It was converted into a cathedral

• It was destroyed by Vikings

Who was responsible for refounding the monastery in the 10th century?

• King Henry VII

• John Wastel

• Abbot Robert Kirkton

• Bishop Ethelwald

What architectural feature is unique to the nave of Peterborough Cathedral?

• A metal spire

• A stone vault

• A wooden roof

• A glass dome

What style is the easternmost part of the church built in?

• Romanesque

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Gothic

Who was the famous mason responsible for the fan vaults in the church?

• Christopher Wren

• John Wastel

• Robert Kirkton

• Ethelwald

What architectural style is known for its clarity and rigor in tracery?

• Neoclassical

• Baroque

• Romanesque

• Perpendicular Gothic

What major change did Henry VII implement regarding monasteries?

• He converted them into castles

• He expanded them

• He ignored them

• He dissolved them

In what year did the church become a cathedral?

• 870

• 1116

• 650

• 1541

What does the architecture of Peterborough Cathedral reflect?

• A focus on Baroque elements

• A single architectural style

• The evolution from Romanesque to Gothic

• A modern architectural design