Rise of Religious Orders and Architecture
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What was the monopoly of the religious orders during the rise of the religious orders?

  • Trade and commerce
  • Military power
  • Political influence
  • Science, letters, art, and culture (correct)
  • How was the architectural spread throughout Europe governed?

  • By Gothic traditions
  • By Byzantine traditions
  • By classical traditions (correct)
  • By Romanesque traditions
  • What architectural style were most cathedrals during this period?

  • Baroque in plan
  • Basilican in plan (correct)
  • Gothic in plan
  • Classical in plan
  • What were baptisteries used for?

    <p>Used 3 times a year: Easter, Pentecost, Epiphany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the function of campaniles?

    <p>Served as civic monuments, symbols of power, watch towers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cities in Northern Italy competed to construct glorious buildings?

    <p>Milan, Venice, Ravenna, Pavia, Verona, Genoa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable architectural feature showing Northern European influence?

    <p>Central projecting porch with columns on roughly-carved grotesque figures of men and beasts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the atrium that connected baptisteries to cathedrals?

    <p>To provide a transition space between the two buildings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the religious orders during this period?

    <p>To establish their monopoly over science, letters, art, and culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the architectural spread throughout Europe during this period?

    <p>Integration of classical traditions while expressing religious fervor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the unique feature of the baptisteries during this period?

    <p>Octagonal shape and frequent use during Easter, Pentecost, Epiphany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the function of campaniles during this period?

    <p>To serve as symbols of power and watch towers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cities in Northern Italy did the competition to construct glorious buildings take place during this period?

    <p>Milan, Venice, Ravenna, Pavia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main feature showing Northern European influence in the architecture of Northern Italy during this period?

    <p>Central projecting porch with roughly-carved grotesque figures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did architecture express religious fervor during this period?

    <p>Through art, cathedrals, and monastic buildings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a MENHIR?

    <p>To mark the sun's path during sunrise on Midsummer Day (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most notable feature of Stonehenge in England?

    <p>The presence of megalithic stones brought from Wales (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a TUMULUS or PASSAGE GRAVE from other primitive dwellings?

    <p>It has a corridor inside leading to an underground chamber (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural feature defines the exterior space and serves as a solar observatory?

    <p>CROMLECH (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Hogan structure?

    <p>To provide shelter for livestock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key development during the Neolithic period?

    <p>Establishment of organized governments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major factor that prevented humans from settling in far north regions during their spread from Africa?

    <p>Cold climate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Paleolithic period in terms of human lifestyle?

    <p>Use of fire and spoken language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common occupation for people who did not engage in farming during the early stages of human settlement?

    <p>Pot-making (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key factors that contributed to the success of the human race during its early development?

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