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What is an effigy?
a.
a sculpture blessed by saints
b.
a sculptural religious artifact
c.
a representation of a person, usually a sculpture
d.
a deity
C
Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?
a.
ribbed domes
b.
ribbed arches
c.
ribbed vaults
d.
all of the above
C
Which of the following is the most famous of the Carolingian manuscripts?
a.
Book of Kells
b.
the gospels of Charlemagne
c.
the Utrecht Psalter
d.
none of the above
C
The tomb of Rudolf of Swabia, shown below, is an example of a ____________________.
a.
bronze tomb effigy
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
B
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
C
Which of the following is an example of Ottonian architecture?
a.
clerestory
b.
gallery
c.
arcade
d.
all of the above
D
What was the Oseberg ship used for?
a.
a grave ship
b.
a warship
c.
for cargo
d.
none of these
A
What story does the Bayeux Tapestry tell?
a.
the life of Rudolf Swabia
b.
the life of Nun Guda
c.
religious leaders being baptized
d.
the Norman conquest of England
D
What role did the monks and nuns play in the arts?
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
C
What material was used for Nun Guda's Book of Homilies?
a.
ink on vellum
b.
ink on parchment
c.
paint on parchment
d.
paint on vellum
B
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
D
Which of these forms is a common feature in Romanesque architecture?
a.
domes
b.
towers
c.
columns
d.
all of the above
B
Of what materials were Viking helmets made?
a.
wood and iron
b.
faux leather
c.
tight-fitting leather or metal
d.
any of the above
C
How did the Viking invasion affect the monasteries?
a.
The monks fought back but could not win against the strong Vikings.
b.
The Vikings stole all the manuscripts from the monasteries.
c.
Vikings took over the monasteries and burned them down.
d.
In 806, the monks from Iona fled to Kells for safety.
D
Which of the following is a traditional type of Scandinavian architecture?
a.
vertical log construction
b.
horizontal log construction
c.
both of these
d.
neither of these
B
Kells was located on the mainland of ___________.
a.
Scotland
b.
Ireland
c.
England
d.
Germany
B
Which of these might you see on a cathedral from the Romanesque period?
a.
twin towers
b.
repeated domes
c.
repeated columns
d.
none of the above
A
Which of the following is a well-known pilgrimage church?
a.
Saint Paul's Cathedral
b.
Saint James in Santiago de Compostela
c.
St. Etienne
d.
all of the above
B
How were the Gospels of Charlemagne different from the Ottonian manuscripts?
a.
the figures are similar to the Ottonian manuscripts
b.
the figures are full-bodied and wear white robes
c.
the figures are not realistic looking
d.
none of the above
B
Which of the following were the Vikings known for?
a.
using both swords and axes in battle
b.
being the only fighters across Europe to take prisoners
c.
both of these
d.
neither of these
C
What stories do some of the Romanesque metalwork pieces tell?
a.
Biblical stories
b.
mythical stories
c.
religious leaders being baptized
d.
none of the above
C
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
C
What medium was used to create the Mouth of Hell painting, seen below
d.
ink and tempera on parchment
The Vikings were seamen from which of the following countries?
a.
Norway
b.
Denmark
c.
Sweden
d.
all of the above
D
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