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Gothic Architecture

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Introduction:
"Here are some simple questions about Gothic Churches in Europe."


1. Which European country is most closely associated with the Gothic style?
    England
    France
    Spain
    Italy


2. Which of the following figures is credited with designing the first European Gothic church?
    Abbot Suger
    Bishop Bernward
    Gislebertus
    Archbishop Gero


3. "The Royal Portal" can be found at which Gothic Church?
    Salisbury Cathedral
    Chartres Cathedral
    Barcelona Cathedral
    Milan Cathedral


4. Which of the following architectural elements is UNIQUE to Gothic churches?
    Flying Buttresses
    Ambulatories
    Ribbed Groin Vaults
    Stained Glass Windows


5. Which of the following architectural elements would most likely NOT be found on a Gothic church?
    Jamb Statues
    Gables
    Dome
    Rose Window


6. The Gothic period in architecture was followed by the Romanesque period.
    True
    False


7. The term "Gothic" was not used to describe this architecture until the Renaissance.
    True
    False


8. Which of the following French Gothic churches was commissioned by King Louis IX?
    Notre Dame de Paris
    Amiens Cathedral
    Saint-Chapelle
    Reims Cathedral


9. Which of the following is NOT considered a Gothic church?
    Chartres Cathedral
    Reims Cathedral
    The Church of Sainte-Chapelle
    Durham Cathedral


10. A revival of Gothic architecture occurred during the High Renaissance.
    True
    False


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