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14th Century II — Unit test Answers

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Where does the image below come from?

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A
It is in a book about the Black Death.
B
It is part of a larger painting about the Black Death.
C
It is found in a manual on how to cure the Black Death.
D
It is located on a church mural depicting the Black Death.
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What are runes?

A
beams used to construct a Viking ship
B
decorative vines and scrolls used on ships
C
characters of the Norse alphabet
D
none of the above
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Who engineered the self-supporting dome of the Florence Cathedral?

A
Brunelleschi
B
Arnolfo di Cambio
C
Cennini
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Which of the following was a commonly depicted art theme during the 14th century, exemplified in works by Cimabue and Giotto?

A
the Lamentation
B
the Virgin and Child Enthroned
C
the Last Supper
D
all of the above
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What is the only thing that will save the people from the wrath of God, as depicted in the image above?

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A
there is no escape
B
only piety, like that of the hermits
C
repentance
D
none of the above
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The image below shows some of the necessary elements for creating ___________.

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A
tempera
B
gesso
C
fresco
D
plaster
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What medium was used to make the Bayeux tapestry?

A
embroidered cloth
B
painted linen
C
painted cloth
D
painted vellum
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How was Pseudo-Dionysius’ idea that radiant light means divinity reflected in Gothic art?

A
the architecture was all religious
B
the architecture had a sense of transparency
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
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Which of these areas did the Vikings plunder?

A
England
B
Ireland
C
neither A or B
D
both A and B
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Why did people come so far to see relics from saints?

Answer:

They believed they had curative powers.

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What was a “Pilgrimage Road?”

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What is the arcade in Ottonian architecture?

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How were the pages made to create the Book of Kells?

A
Scribes prepared the papers using a printing press.
B
185 calves were slaughtered to create vellum.
C
both of these
D
neither of these
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Why was the Salisbury Cathedral moved to its current location?

A
The original church burned down.
B
The wind on the hilltop howled so loudly that the clergy could not hear themselves sing.
C
The original church was too small.
D
all of the above
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The Gero crucifix, shown above, was made from which of these materials?

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A
paint, steel, and gold
B
paint and gilded oak
C
painted clay
D
none of the above
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What was one reason the Vikings may have started to move outside of the Scandinavian regions in 793?

A
Their population was decreasing.
B
They were tired of looking for treasure.
C
They wanted to take advantage of Europe's untapped art market.
D
They need more space for their extra large ships.
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Who commissioned the Gero crucifix?

A
the archbishop of Cologne
B
the archbishop of Canterbury
C
the archbishop of Gloucester
D
none of these
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What are runes?

A
beams used to construct a Viking ship
B
decorative vines and scrolls used on ships
C
characters of the Norse alphabet
D
none of the above
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Which of the following best describes the Romanesque painting style?

A
simpler but less spiritual than previous styles
B
more detailed and more spiritual than previous styles
C
simpler and more spiritual than previous styles
D
none of these
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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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