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A courtyard or forecourt to a basilica

The entrance into a basilica church

The flanking side space in a church adjacent to and usually lower than the nave Signup and view all the answers

The transverse arms of a cross-shaped church, intersecting the nave at a right angle Signup and view all the answers

The space in a church where the transept intersects the nave Signup and view all the answers

A recess, usually semicircular, in the wall of a Roman basilica or at the east end of a church Signup and view all the answers

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Basilica: A rectangular civic building in Roman architecture for legal proceedings; in Christian architecture, a church with an entrance at one end and an apse at the opposite end.
Atrium: A forecourt or courtyard leading into a basilica, often serving as a gathering space.
Narthex: The lobby or entry area of a basilica church, serving as a transitional space between the outside and the sanctuary.
Aisle: The side passage in a church, positioned adjacent to the nave; the aisle is typically lower than the nave for better visibility of the altar.
Transept: The arms of a cross-shaped church, which intersect the nave at a right angle, creating a distinct layout.
Crossing: The point within the church where the transept meets the nave, often a focal area for worship.
Apse: A semicircular recess found at the east end of a church or within a Roman basilica, often housing the altar.