14th Century II — Unit test Answers

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What language is used on the Bayeux Tapestry?

A
Latin
B
Roman
C
Norman
D
French
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Who was Abott Suger?

A
a well-known French artisan of Gothic style windows
B
a German statesman and historian who was the first patron of Gothic architecture
C
a French statesman and historian who was the first patron of Gothic architecture
D
an apprentice of Pseudo-Dionysius
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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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How was Giotto’s ability to show depth different from more traditional methods?

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Painters used ____________ to add details to stained glass windows.

A
lead strips
B
enamel emulsion
C
cobalt oxide
D
metallic pieces
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What is the other name for the Black Death?

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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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What is Abbot Suger holding in the image below?

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What is the purpose of a flying buttress?

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Which of the following best defines secco fresco?

A
a technique in which paint is applied with water based paints on plaster
B
a type of fresco that is sprayed with water when it in finished
C
a technique in which paint is applied to a dry plaster wall
D
none of the above
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What is parchment?

A
thin paper with a wax coating overtop to create a visual effect when painted for manuscripts
B
thin paper that is oiled before it is used
C
thin material made from sheepskin or goatskin, used for books or manuscripts
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Who painted the image seen below?

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Answer:

Giotto di Bondone

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Who was the Nun Guda?

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Which of these manuscripts does not depict Matthew the Evangelist?

A
The Utrecht Psalter
B
The Gospels of Charlemagne
C
The Ebbo Gospels
D
None of the above
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Who was Abott Suger?

A
a well-known French artisan of Gothic style windows
B
a German statesman and historian who was the first patron of Gothic architecture
C
a French statesman and historian who was the first patron of Gothic architecture
D
an apprentice of Pseudo-Dionysius
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What themes were prevalent in Romanesque art?

Answer:

Romanesque art was mainly religious. Common themes included stories from the Bible, Christ and the saints, and scenes of judgment or salvation meant to teach Christian beliefs and moral lessons. Artists also used symbolic animals and decorative patterns.

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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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What was a “Pilgrimage Road?”

Answer:

Routes that led to pilgrimage churches and holy sites where pilgrims traveled to visit relics of saints.

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Which of the following describes a scribe?

A
someone who writes the manuscripts
B
someone who copies the work of the author by hand
C
someone that corrects the errors on the manuscript
D
none of the above

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