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?

Used 3 times a year: Easter, Pentecost, Epiphany Signup and view all the answers

What was the function of campaniles?

Served as civic monuments, symbols of power, watch towers Signup and view all the answers

Which cities in Northern Italy competed to construct glorious buildings?

Milan, Venice, Ravenna, Pavia, Verona, Genoa Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable architectural feature showing Northern European influence?

Central projecting porch with columns on roughly-carved grotesque figures of men and beasts Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide a transition space between the two buildings Signup and view all the answers

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

To establish their monopoly over science, letters, art, and culture Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the architectural spread throughout Europe during this period?

Integration of classical traditions while expressing religious fervor Signup and view all the answers

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

Octagonal shape and frequent use during Easter, Pentecost, Epiphany Signup and view all the answers

What was the function of campaniles during this period?

To serve as symbols of power and watch towers Signup and view all the answers

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

Milan, Venice, Ravenna, Pavia Signup and view all the answers

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

Central projecting porch with roughly-carved grotesque figures Signup and view all the answers

How did architecture express religious fervor during this period?

Through art, cathedrals, and monastic buildings Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a MENHIR?

To mark the sun's path during sunrise on Midsummer Day Signup and view all the answers

What is the most notable feature of Stonehenge in England?

The presence of megalithic stones brought from Wales Signup and view all the answers

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

It has a corridor inside leading to an underground chamber Signup and view all the answers

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

CROMLECH Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Hogan structure?

To provide shelter for livestock Signup and view all the answers

What was a key development during the Neolithic period?

Establishment of organized governments 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?

Cold climate Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Paleolithic period in terms of human lifestyle?

Use of fire and spoken language 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?

Pot-making 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?

Development of tools made of stone, wood, and bone Signup and view all the answers