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?

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

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

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How did architecture express religious fervor during this period?

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What is the function of a MENHIR?

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What is the most notable feature of Stonehenge in England?

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

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

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What is the primary purpose of a Hogan structure?

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What was a key development during the Neolithic period?

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

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What characterized the Paleolithic period in terms of human lifestyle?

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

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

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