Questions With Answers
What is the term for the passageway in a church that continues the side aisles and allows people to
walk to the chapels?
ambulatory
Which of the following refers to an early form of the type of music that uses multiple voices?
Organum
The first true High Gothic church, ________ Cathedral, was devastated in a fire in 1194 and then
rebuilt.
Chartes
Ironically, this term was originally used pejoratively, to refer to art considered "barbaric" or "crude."
Gothic
Which term refers to music made up of many voices?
polyphony
Thomas Aquinas, whose writing consistently applied principles of rational thought to his theological
discussions, was inspired by which of the following?
Aristotle
Which of the following is indicative of Gothic architecture's interest in light?
stained glass
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Gothic cathedrals?
murals depicting gruesome scenes of Judgment Day
Which of the following statements about Moses Maimonides is NOT true?
He was born in Jerusalem.
Which term refers to the tall, pointed windows found in Gothic cathedrals?
lancet
Who among the following gave up all his possessions, traveled far and wide to preach, and believed
the Gospels should be read literally?
saint Francis
What is the term for an ornamental molding around an arched wall opening?
archivolt
The Summa Theologica, by __________, attempted to harmonize human learning with revealed truth.
Thomas Aquinas