Art in Focus

Chapter 14: Early Medieval and Romanesque Art

Online Quizzes

1
Under the feudal system, administrators of the land were called
A)lords.
B)serfs.
C)vassals.
D)slaves.
2
As a sign of religious devotion, people often
A)went on pilgrimages.
B)worked for feudal lords.
C)built cities.
D)built castles.
3
In Romanesque churches, the capitals would be found
A)on the altar.
B)on the doors.
C)in the arches over doorways.
D)at the tops of pillars or columns.
4
During the Romanesque period, what was the most important contributing factor to the rise of cities?
A)The growth of feudalism.
B)The growth of trade.
C)The decline of the Church.
D)The decline of enemies.
5
Before the invention of the printing press, books were copied by
A)monks.
B)bishops.
C)serfs.
D)teachers.
6
What architectural addition gave Medieval churches a cross shape?
A)apse
B)transept
C)campanile
D)ambulatory
7
What evidence of imagination is seen in the religious art of this time period?
A)paintings of Christ wearing bright colors.
B)paintings of the apostles in linear perspective.
C)relief sculptures of Greek gods.
D)relief sculptures of fanciful creatures.
8
The Carolingian dynasty is most remembered for
A)causing many different wars.
B)stimulating renewed interest in the arts.
C)burning famous pilgrimage churches.
D)bringing instability to Europe.
9
The people of Medieval Europe focused on
A)preparing for eternal life after death.
B)abolishing all forms of feudalism.
C)stifling the Church's growth.
D)reducing the Church's power.
10
The moat around a castle most likely served as
A)a way to provide convenient swimming.
B)a way to have running water for castle needs.
C)a way to help keep enemies at bay.
D)a way to provide fishing close by.
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