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What was vellum originally made from?

A
horse skin
B
sheep skin
C
treated parchment paper
D
none of the above
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What is an illuminated manuscript?

A
text that is supplemented with decorated initials with miniature illustrations
B
writings that are displayed with lights to show off their beauty
C
manuscripts that were considered to be blessed by saints
D
all of the above
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What role did Monasteries play in the world of art ?

A
The monks and nuns would contact the places to display the illuminated manuscripts.
B
Monasteries were the centers of art and learning.
C
The monks and nuns would find artists and bring them to the monasteries to use their talents.
D
none of the above
4

What feature do both the Utrecht Psalter and the Ebbo Gospel possess?

A
ink drawings with linear energy
B
ink drawings with a tranquil feel
C
ink drawings with texture
D
none of these
5

Which of the following is the most famous of the Carolingian manuscripts?

A
Book of Kells
B
the gospels of Charlemagne
C
the Utrecht Psalter
D
none of the above
6

How were the Gospels of Charlemagne different from the Ottonian manuscripts?

A
the figures are similar to the Ottonian manuscripts
B
the figures are full-bodied and wear white robes
C
the figures are not realistic looking
D
none of the above
7

How did the Viking invasion affect the monasteries?

A
The monks fought back but could not win against the strong Vikings.
B
The Vikings stole all the manuscripts from the monasteries.
C
Vikings took over the monasteries and burned them down.
D
In 806, the monks from Iona fled to Kells for safety.
8

Which of the following jobs did the monks and nuns have during medieval times?

A
welders
B
embroiderers
C
farmers
D
all of the above
9

What unique style used in the Ebbo Gospels is associated with Reims?

A
bold and bright colors
B
expressively colored lines
C
thick paint strokes
D
none of the above
10

How did the Viking invasion affect the monasteries?

A
The monks fought back but could not win against the strong Vikings.
B
The Vikings stole all the manuscripts from the monasteries.
C
Vikings took over the monasteries and burned them down.
D
In 806, the monks from Iona fled to Kells for safety.
11

Kells was located on the mainland of ___________.

A
Scotland
B
Ireland
C
England
D
Germany
12

Which of the following characteristics is unique to Ottonian manuscripts?

A
They conveyed a sense of spirituality and deep felt emotion.
B
Gesture and gaze conveyed the meaning.
C
They had high intellectual and artistic qualities.
D
all of the above
13

Who worked on the illuminated manuscripts?

A
four scribes and three major illuminators
B
each monk would do an entire manuscript
C
one scribe and one illuminator
D
none of these
14

Which of the following is the most famous of the Carolingian manuscripts?

A
Book of Kells
B
the gospels of Charlemagne
C
the Utrecht Psalter
D
none of the above
15

What was vellum originally made from?

A
horse skin
B
sheep skin
C
treated parchment paper
D
none of the above
16

Where did some of the paints and materials come from to create the Book of Kells?

A
Peru
B
Kenya
C
Afghanistan
D
Somalia
17

What is another name used for the Utrecht Psalter?

A
New Testament Book of Psalms
B
Old Testament Book of Psalms
C
Book of Gospels
D
none of these
18

What is another name used for the Utrecht Psalter?

A
New Testament Book of Psalms
B
Old Testament Book of Psalms
C
Book of Gospels
D
none of these

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