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"Romanesque" refers to |
| | A) | a distinctive style in western Europe from 1000 to 1400 |
| | B) | a period of western European art and history |
| | C) | a range of styles with regional variations |
| | D) | Medieval sculpture and architecture, but not painting |
| | E) | the Roman Empire |
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Most innovative Romanesque works were created in |
| | A) | France |
| | B) | Germany |
| | C) | Italy |
| | D) | Spain |
| | E) | England |
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The three most popular pilgrimage sites were |
| | A) | Rome, Paris, and Jerusalem |
| | B) | Compostela, Paris, and Rome |
| | C) | Rome, Compostela, and Jerusalem |
| | D) | Paris, Jerusalem, and Compostela |
| | E) | Compostela, Autun, and Moissac |
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The Liber Sancti Jacobi was a |
| | A) | 12th century biography of St. Jacob |
| | B) | 12th century biography of St. James |
| | C) | 12th century guide for pilgrims |
| | D) | 12th century guide to the pilgrimage roads |
| | E) | 12th century guide to the Church of Sainte-Foy |
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Sainte-Foy at Conques was dedicated to |
| | A) | Saint Faith |
| | B) | Saint Frederic |
| | C) | Saint Philobert |
| | D) | Saint Francis |
| | E) | Saint Philip |
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A reliquary is a |
| | A) | cinerary urn |
| | B) | medieval sarcophagus |
| | C) | a container for relics |
| | D) | a jeweled container |
| | E) | the relic of a saint |
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Which is not part of the plan of Sainte-Foy at Conques? |
| | A) | a narthex |
| | B) | a nave |
| | C) | a transept |
| | D) | a crossing |
| | E) | an apse |
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Which is not a feature of the typical Romanesque portal? |
| | A) | voussoir |
| | B) | tympanum |
| | C) | lintel |
| | D) | door jamb |
| | E) | transept |
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Saint-Pierre at Moissac has a visionary character because |
| | A) | it was inspired by a vision of St. Peter |
| | B) | it was inspired by a dream of Clovis |
| | C) | it was inspired by a miracle of St. Peter |
| | D) | it was inspired by an oracle |
| | E) | it is part of the Apocalypse |
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The traditional Apocalyptic symbols of the Evangelists are |
| | A) | a bull, an eagle, a serpent, a lion |
| | B) | a bull, a serpent, an eagle, an angel |
| | C) | a serpent, a lion, an angel, an eagle |
| | D) | an angel, a bull, an eagle, a lion |
| | E) | a lion, an eagle, a serpent, a camel |
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Which is not true of the Stavelot reliquary? |
| | A) | it is a triptych |
| | B) | it illustrates the Legend of the True Cross |
| | C) | it is located in Holland |
| | D) | it attracted pilgrims to Belgium |
| | E) | it was believed to contain a nail used in the Crucifixion |
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Which best describes the tympanum of Saint Pierre at Moissac? |
| | A) | the figures are elongated and stylized |
| | B) | the figures are frontal and elongated |
| | C) | the figures are naturalistic and patterned |
| | D) | the figures are elongated and are made of marble |
| | E) | the figures are painted |
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Who was the sculptor at Autun? |
| | A) | Durand |
| | B) | Giselbertus |
| | C) | Jacobus |
| | D) | no one knows |
| | E) | Jacques of Autun |
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Examples of Romanesque style outside of France are found |
| | A) | in Norway |
| | B) | at Pisa |
| | C) | in Belgium |
| | D) | at Castel Appiano |
| | E) | all of the above |
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15 | |
The Bayeux Tapestry is |
| | A) | a tapestry |
| | B) | an embroidery |
| | C) | a Viking work |
| | D) | a parchment |
| | E) | a relief |
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The Bayeux Tapestry was probably commissioned by |
| | A) | William the Conqueror |
| | B) | Giselbertus |
| | C) | Bishop Odo |
| | D) | the Norman Queen Mathilde |
| | E) | Harold of Saxony |
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The text on the Bayeux Tapestry is |
| | A) | in French |
| | B) | in English |
| | C) | in Norwegian |
| | D) | in Latin |
| | E) | in Anglo-Saxon |
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The subject of the Bayeux Tapestry is |
| | A) | the construction of Bayeux Cathedral |
| | B) | the Norman conquest |
| | C) | the Viking invasion of Europe |
| | D) | the Saxon invasion of Normandy |
| | E) | the sack of Rome |
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