Influences of Romanesque Architecture on History

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What event marked the beginning of a new era in the text?

Charlemagne's coronation as Holy Roman Emperor (correct)

The spread of Romanesque architecture

The building of churches and monasteries

The decline of the Roman Empire

What was the distinctive style to spread across Europe since the Roman Empire?

Renaissance

Baroque

Romanesque (correct)

Gothic

Why is Romanesque style called 'Romanesque'?

Because it was developed during the Roman Empire

Because it is identical to Roman architecture

Because it took inspiration from Byzantine art and Roman architecture

Because it was a little like Roman architecture but developed after the Roman Empire (correct)

What was the predominant building type during the period of Romanesque architecture?

Churches Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to differences of treatment north and south of the Alps & Pyrenees in Romanesque architecture?

Geographical position and climate Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical factor determined many peculiarities of the Romanesque style in each country?

Geological formations Signup and view all the answers

What did the period of Romanesque architecture devote to glorify?

Christianity Signup and view all the answers

What did Charlemagne encourage using masonry?

Churches and monasteries Signup and view all the answers

What did Romanesque architecture prefigure?

Gothic architecture Signup and view all the answers

What did the decline of the Roman Empire lead to in terms of architectural style?

The emergence of Romanesque style Signup and view all the answers

Who was crowned Emperor by Pope Leo III in 800 AD?

Charlemagne Signup and view all the answers

In which city did Charlemagne build his palace based on the Byzantine palace and chapel in Constantinople?

Aachen Signup and view all the answers

Which tribe was forced to seek shelter inside the Roman Empire in exchange for help against the Huns?

Goths Signup and view all the answers

Who seized Rome in 410 AD?

Alaric the Goth Signup and view all the answers

Which King conquered Gaul but was overthrown by the Carolingians in 751 AD?

Clovis, King of the Franks Signup and view all the answers

What empire did Charlemagne establish when he was crowned Emperor by Pope Leo III?

Holy Roman Empire Signup and view all the answers

Which tribes occupied Britain after the decline of the Roman Empire?

Angles, Saxons, Jutes Signup and view all the answers

Who were attacking Britain, France, Ireland, Russia and North America around 800-1000 AD?

Vikings Signup and view all the answers

At what time did Charlemagne's empire begin to break up?

$500 - 800 AD$ Signup and view all the answers

Who led ecclesiastical and political ties to Rome for most states after the decline of the Roman Empire?

Pope Leo III Signup and view all the answers