Romanesque Art I

Question 1

Which of the following features of the Cathedral of Saint James help identify it as a pilgrimage church? a. pews b. side portals c. altar d. relics Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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D

Question 2

Which of these locations contains some of the earliest ribbed vaults? a. St. Etienne b. Cathedral of St. James c. San Clement d. St. Peter’s Cathedral Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A

Question 3

What unusual characteristic of St. James helped make the visitors feel more welcome? a.The cathedral had no doors to open and close, it was open day and night.b.There were greeters at the doors.c.The cathedral played hymns as new visitors arrived.d.all of the above

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D

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the Romanesque painting style? a.simpler but less spiritual than previous stylesb.more detailed and more spiritual than previous stylesc.simpler and more spiritual than previous stylesd.none of these

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C

Question 5

What was a “Pilgrimage Road?”

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A pilgrimage road was a route traveled by religious pilgrims to reach a church or shrine containing holy relics.

Question 6

What were the three types of vaults that were used?

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Barrel vaults, groin vaults, and ribbed vaults.

Question 7

What is the difference between a ribbed vault and a groin vault? a.Groin vaults are built on the sides, while rib vaults are on the ceiling.b.Groin vaults have more support than rib vaults.c.Rib vaults are groin vaults with extra stone ribbing.

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C

Question 8

What themes were prevalent in Romanesque art?

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Christian religious themes, especially biblical stories, Christ, saints, judgment, and salvation.

Question 9

Why did people come so far to see relics from saints?

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People believed that saints’ relics could provide healing, protection, miracles, and spiritual blessings or salvation.

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