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What was the Oseberg ship used for? a. a grave ship b. a warship c. for cargo d. none of these Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What story does the Bayeux Tapestry tell?a.the life of Rudolf Swabiab.the life of Nun Gudac.religious leaders being baptizedd.the Norman conquest of England

What is an illuminated manuscript?a.text that is supplemented with decorated initials with miniature illustrationsb.writings that are displayed with lights to show off their beautyc.manuscripts that were considered to be blessed by saintsd.all of the above

Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?a.ribbed domesb.ribbed archesc.ribbed vaultsd.all of the above

The tomb of Rudolf of Swabia, shown below, is an example of a ____________________. a. bronze tomb effigy b. gold tomb effigy c. bronzed mummy d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is the most famous of the Carolingian manuscripts?a.Book of Kellsb.the gospels of Charlemagnec.the Utrecht Psalterd.none of the above

Which of the following is an example of Ottonian architecture?a.clerestoryb.galleryc.arcaded.all of the above

What is a pilgrimage church? a. A church frequently visited because of the relics of saints. b. A church where pilgrims would worship. c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of these forms is a common feature in Romanesque architecture?a.domesb.towers c.columnsd.all of the above

What is an effigy? a.a sculpture blessed by saintsb.a sculptural religious artifactc.a representation of a person, usually a sculptured.a deity

What material was used for Nun Guda’s Book of Homilies? a.ink on vellumb.ink on parchmentc.paint on parchmentd.paint on vellum

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

Why is the tomb of Rudolf of Swabia such an important sculpture?a.it is very expensiveb.it is so life-likec.because of Rudolf of Swabia’s role in historyd.it is the oldest known bronze effigy

What is depicted in the image below? a. Nobles playing games b. Nobles feasting c. the history of the Norman conquest of England d. the history of the Black Plague Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What feature do both the Utrecht Psalter and the Ebbo Gospel possess?a.ink drawings with linear energyb.ink drawings with a tranquil feelc.ink drawings with textured.none of these

Who worked on the illuminated manuscripts?a.four scribes and three major illuminatorsb.each monk would do an entire manuscriptc.one scribe and one illuminatord.none of these

Which of the following is an example of the Oseberg ship? a. b. c. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What decorative features were used on the prow of the Oseberg ship? a. a female Viking head b. a dragon head c. a spiral ending in a serpent head d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The Vikings were seamen from which of the following countries? a.Norwayb.Denmarkc.Swedend.all of the above