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What was the Oseberg ship used for?

A
a grave ship
B
a warship
C
for cargo
D
none of these
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What story does the Bayeux Tapestry tell?

A
the life of Rudolf Swabia
B
the life of Nun Guda
C
religious leaders being baptized
D
the Norman conquest of England
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What is an illuminated manuscript?

A
text that is supplemented with decorated initials with miniature illustrations
B
writings that are displayed with lights to show off their beauty
C
manuscripts that were considered to be blessed by saints
D
all of the above
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Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?

A
ribbed domes
B
ribbed arches
C
ribbed vaults
D
all of the above
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The tomb of Rudolf of Swabia, shown below, is an example of a ____________________.

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A
bronze tomb effigy
B
gold tomb effigy
C
bronzed mummy
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is the most famous of the Carolingian manuscripts?

A
Book of Kells
B
the gospels of Charlemagne
C
the Utrecht Psalter
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is an example of Ottonian architecture?

A
clerestory
B
gallery
C
arcade
D
all of the above
8

What is a pilgrimage church?

A
A church frequently visited because of the relics of saints.
B
A church where pilgrims would worship.
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
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Which of these forms is a common feature in Romanesque architecture?

A
domes
B
towers
C
columns
D
all of the above
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What is an effigy?

A
a sculpture blessed by saints
B
a sculptural religious artifact
C
a representation of a person, usually a sculpture
D
a deity
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What material was used for Nun Guda’s Book of Homilies?

A
ink on vellum
B
ink on parchment
C
paint on parchment
D
paint on vellum
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What role did Monasteries play in the world of art ?

A
The monks and nuns would contact the places to display the illuminated manuscripts.
B
Monasteries were the centers of art and learning.
C
The monks and nuns would find artists and bring them to the monasteries to use their talents.
D
none of the above
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Which of the following characteristics is unique to Ottonian manuscripts?

A
They conveyed a sense of spirituality and deep felt emotion.
B
Gesture and gaze conveyed the meaning.
C
They had high intellectual and artistic qualities.
D
all of the above
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Why is the tomb of Rudolf of Swabia such an important sculpture?

A
it is very expensive
B
it is so life-like
C
because of Rudolf of Swabia’s role in history
D
it is the oldest known bronze effigy
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What is depicted in the image below?

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A
Nobles playing games
B
Nobles feasting
C
the history of the Norman conquest of England
D
the history of the Black Plague
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What feature do both the Utrecht Psalter and the Ebbo Gospel possess?

A
ink drawings with linear energy
B
ink drawings with a tranquil feel
C
ink drawings with texture
D
none of these
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Who worked on the illuminated manuscripts?

A
four scribes and three major illuminators
B
each monk would do an entire manuscript
C
one scribe and one illuminator
D
none of these
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Which of the following is an example of the Oseberg ship? a. b. c. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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What decorative features were used on the prow of the Oseberg ship?

A
a female Viking head
B
a dragon head
C
a spiral ending in a serpent head
D
none of the above
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The Vikings were seamen from which of the following countries?

A
Norway
B
Denmark
C
Sweden
D
all of the above

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