14th Century II — Unit test Answers

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What is depicted in the Triumph of Death, seen above?

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A
a depiction of the effects of the Black Plague
B
figures overcoming the Black Plague
C
a panoramic landscape of death
D
none of the above
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What did Pseudo-Dionysius inspire Abbot Suger to do?

A
adapt the concept of the church design
B
build a pilgrimage church
C
to design a stained glass window of St. John
D
all 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 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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Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?

A
Fresco secco
B
Buon Fresco
C
both A and B
D
neither A nor B
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Why did most Italian architecture seem to be focused more on design than engineering?

A
The patrons of the cathedrals wanted a more decorative style.
B
Sculptors and painters were responsible for Italian architecture.
C
Traditional Italian architecture had always been focused on design.
D
All of the above
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Who were the members of the guild?

A
creative painters
B
the rich and powerful
C
priests
D
both A and C
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Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?

A
a master builder during the Gothic period
B
writer of many Greek myths
C
a Greek philosopher
D
none of the above
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What is an apse?

A
the section of the sanctuary with the altar
B
a semi-circular section of the sanctuary covered by hemispherical vault
C
the long, narrow section leading to the dome
D
none of the above
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Which of these forms is a common feature in Romanesque architecture?

A
domes
B
towers
C
columns
D
all of the above
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What was the role of a master builder?

A
to supervise construction
B
to design the structures
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B

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