Romanesque Art I Answers

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Why did people come so far to see relics from saints?

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What is the difference between a ribbed vault and a groin vault?

A
Groin vaults are built on the sides, while rib vaults are on the ceiling.
B
Groin vaults have more support than rib vaults.
C
Rib vaults are groin vaults with extra stone ribbing.
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What was a “Pilgrimage Road?”

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What unusual characteristic of St. James helped make the visitors feel more welcome?

A
The cathedral had no doors to open and close, it was open day and night.
B
There were greeters at the doors.
C
The cathedral played hymns as new visitors arrived.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following features of the Cathedral of Saint James help identify it as a pilgrimage church?

A
pews
B
side portals
C
altar
D
relics
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Which of the following best describes the Romanesque painting style?

A
simpler but less spiritual than previous styles
B
more detailed and more spiritual than previous styles
C
simpler and more spiritual than previous styles
D
none of these
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What were the three types of vaults that were used?

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Which of these locations contains some of the earliest ribbed vaults?

A
St. Etienne
B
Cathedral of St. James
C
San Clement
D
St. Peter’s Cathedral
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What themes were prevalent in Romanesque art?

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