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ARCHI 157: World Architecture History GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE EXAM

MULTIPLE CHOICE: SCANTRON REQUIRED

1. The area in front of Notre Dame in Paris is called thea. paradisb. forumc. naosd. parvis

2. Notre Dame is locateda. In Saint Denisb. In the center of Parisc. In Normandyd. In Saint Germain des Pres

3. Beauvais cathedral is a good example ofa. Early Gothicb. Romanesquec. High Gothic with soaring pinnacles and spiresd. Carolingian architecture

4. Saint Chapelle is a Gothic cathedral that isa. An example of Gothic revivalb. Chapel for the kings of France for the nomination of the next monarchc. The beginning of Gothic architectured. Considered the “jewel box” of Paris, with enormous glass windows and the sacred Crown of Thorns

5. Wells Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral are examples ofa. French Gothicb. English Gothicc. German Gothicd. Italian Gothic

6. The Gothic arch has which propertiesa. Works better with supporting loadsb. Is more versatile in making vaulting with irregular spansc. Draws your attention upwardsd. All of the above

7. The Gothic churches were builta. Over a period of hundreds of years by experienced craftsmen and guildsb. By experienced structural engineers working in service of the kingc. By professional architects who drew extensive drawings of the cathedralsd. By a select group of aristocratic European families

8. The Italian Gothic isa. Not as extensively found in Italy as the Gothic style is in Franceb. Uses colored marblec. Was not as well suited to the southern light and cultural climate in Italyd. All of the above


9. Gothic architecture features architectural elements such asa. Flying Buttresses, round arches, gargoylesb. Rose Windows, tracery and Corinthian columnsc. Gargoyles, pinnacles, flying buttressesd. Ionic Columns, Bundled columns and stained glass windows

10. The first example of Gothic architecture isa. Saint Denis commissioned by Abbot Sugerb. Saint Etienne, Commissioned by Clunyc. Saint Gilles du Gard, Commissioned by the Duke of Aquitained. Saint Sulpice where the first gargoyle was sighted

11. Possible explanations of the origin of the gargoyle proposesa. That the origins of gargoyles and griffins may have been related to dinosaur bonesb. That a creature named La Gargouille lived by the river and terrorized the townc. That the first gargoyle was originally intended to be a portrait of Louis XIV at Laond. Both a and b

12. What architectural element braces the cathedral from lateral forces?a. Lanternsb. Gargoylesc. Flying buttressesd. Rib vaultse. Barrel vaults

13. What was the purpose of Sainte Chapelle?a. To house the Holy Crossb. To house the Holy Crown of Louis IXc. To house the Crown of Thornsd. To impress the British

14. What is unique about the cathedral of Sainte Chapelle?a. it has two parts a front and a backb. It doesn’t have an altarc. It burned several times but the tunic was savedd. it has two levels an upper and a lower level

15. Who restored Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle as well as other Gothic Structures in the 1800’s?a. Robespierreb. Viollet-le-Ducc. Victor Hugod. Bishop Sully

16. What was planned for Chartres Cathedral during the French Revolutions?a. It was to be restoredb. A modern façade was plannedc. It was to be blown upd. The sculpture was to be updated to show scientific figures


17. What happened to the Kings of Israel on the façade of Notre Dame during the French Revolution?a. They were removed and buried in a basementb. They were smashed and never found againc. They were modified to become the Twelve Apostlesd. They were moved to Saint Denis in the crypt

18. What is the name of the public space in front of a French cathedral?a. Paradisb. Protaisc. Forumd. Triforume. Parvis

19. What was the island in Paris where Notre Dame is located originally called?a. Lutetiab. Le Technac. Rat worldd. Kilim a g’dansk, an old Celtic word

20. Who are the three patron saints of Paris?a. Saint Louis, Saint Sully, Saint Denisb. Saint Denis, Saint Marcel, Sainte Genevievec. Saint Denis, Saint Suger, Saint Romained. Dagobert, Childebert, Hugh Capet

21. Who killed La Gargouille according to legend?a. Saint Denisb. Saint Eustachec. Saint Romained. Saint Genevievee. Saint Marcel

22. What was La Gargouille?a. A King of France during the crusadesb. The leader of the Gothsc. A dragon that lived near Rouen cathedrald. A type of alcoholic drink served on religious holidays

23. What is the supposed origin of the gargoyle?a. Dinosaur bonesb. La Gargouillec. The inferno as described by Danted. Alchemist loree. Both a and b


24. What is the common theme for the center door of a French Gothic cathedral?a. it is the door of the last judgement (the apocalypse)b. It is the door of Maryc. it is the door of the local saintd. it is the door of the French Kings

25. What is unique about the three doors of Notre Dame?a. They are not the same sizeb. One has a triangular roof line over it and the others do notc. They show the life of Sainte Anne and maryd. They show images of hell and the riders of the apocalypseAe. ll of the above

26. What is the structural advantage of a Gothic arch?a. It deflects load betterb. It is lighter in weightc. it is easier to pour in concreted. It is based on wooden structures which are more stable

27. What is the construction advantage of a gothic vault?a. The ribs can be built firstb. The vault can be modified in width and height more easily than a roman archc. The arch is made of easily transportable stonesd. Both a and b

28. What is the charge de tas?a. Where a gothic rib attaches to the wallb. The duties that were given to the workersc. An explosive charge used to break the stoned. A fee paid for certain tasks in the construction

29. What is the name of layers of arches nested together?a. Bundled archesb. Architravesc. Nested archesd. Archivolts

30. What was the original site of Notre Dame used for?a. it was a sacred Celtic siteb. It was a Roman armoryc. It was a site of the martyrdom of Saint Denisd. It was the bishops palace

31. Who commissioned the construction of Notre Dame Cathedral?a. Saint Romaineb. Saint Louisc. Bishop Sullyd. Abbot Suger


32. Who commissioned the construction of Chartres Cathedral?a. Bishop FUlbertb. Saint Louisc. Bishop Sullyd. Abbot Suger

33. What important relic is held at Chartres Cathedral?a. The True Crossb. The Holy Tunicc. The Crown of Thornsd. The Holy Tabernacle

34. What happened to Chartres cathedral?a. it burned in a fire and was rebuiltb. It was destroyed in the French Revolution and was rebuiltc. It was destroyed in a sieged. It is one of the best preserved cathedrals and has never been damaged

35. What happened to the Holy Tunic that was at Chartres?a. It was saved from the fireb. It was lost in the firec. It was stolen in the crusadesd. It was given to Louis IX

36. Who purchased the Crown of Thorns?a. Saint Romaineb. Saint Louisc. Bishop Sullyd. The Louvre Museum

37. What happened to Louis IX after his death?a. He was buried in Notre Dameb. He was canonizedc. He was buried in Chartresd. His body was lost at sea

38. Who commissioned Saint Denis?a. Bishop Fulbertb. Abbot Sugerc. Bishop Sullyd. Fulcanelli

39. Who is buried in Saint Denis?a. The Dagobert familyb. The Childebert family treasurec. Sainte Genevieved. The Kings of France


40. What was the condition of the church of Saint Denis before it was remodeled?a. It was in outstanding condition and considered too luxurious?b. it was condemned by Saint Bernardc. It was falling apart and used as shelter for criminalsd. It was spatious and too big

41. What did Abbot Suger also do besides Saint Denis?a. He arranged a wedding for Louis IX to Marie Antoinetteb. He purchased the crown of thornsc. He constructed the tomb of Sainte Genevieved. He wrote a book on the history of France

42. What were other holy relics that were sought during the crusade?a. The Crown of Thorns, the True Cross and the Holy Lanceb. The head of Saint Denisc. The head of La Gargouilled. The Holy Grail

43. What style was Saint Denis originally built in?a. Gothicb. Romanesquec. Byzantined. Medieval revival

44. Who was the architect of Saint Denis?a. Dagobertb. Childebertc. Abbott Sugerd. We don’t know

45. What is one of the oldest churches in paris that is built around the same time as Notre Dame?a. Saint Julienne le Pauvreb. Saint Etiennec. Saint Marceld. Saint Sulpice

46. What is one of the oldest churches in Paris that was destroyed by a bomb during World War I?a. Sainte Gervais/Saint Protaisb. Saint Etiennec. Saint Marceld. Saint Sulpice

47. What is a church which used to be in a field and is also one of the oldest in Paris?a. Saint Germain des Presb. Saint Gervais/Saint Protaisc. Saint Julienne le Pauvred. Saint Eustache


48. What is the church which has sculptures of bulls on the towers?a. Notre Dame de Parisb. Notre Dame de la Vachec. Notre Dame de Beauvaisd. Notre dame de Laon

49. What cahtedral would be considered the best example of High Gothic ?a. Beauvaisb. Notre Dame de Parisc. Chartresd. Sainte Chapelle

50. What cathedral would be considered the best example of the flamboyant style of Gothic ?a. Notre Dame de Chartresb. Sainte Chapellec. Notre Dame de Laond. Milan Cathedral

51. What was the Italian Reaction to Gothic architecture?a. it was considered uglyb. It was built in brighter pink and green marblec. it did not have gargoylesd. All of the above


DAILY PARTICIPATION QUESTIONS 2014

1. What were the three Greek orders? Which came first, second and last?

2. What does A.D. mean? What does B.C. mean? What abbreviation is now used for dating historical events and structures?

3. Who was Vitruvius? What did he say about architecture?

4. What is the difference between the middle ages and medieval times?

5. What is the difference between the dark ages and the middle ages?

6. How did Romanticists feel about the middle ages?

7. How did Renaissance architects and thinkers feel about the middle ages?

8. What did “Renaissance” mean?

9. Where did the term Gothic come from? Was it a positive description?

10. What was the importance of heavenly Jerusalem to Gothic builders and church designers?

11. What was the difference between a Gothic church and previous churches?

12. Where did Gothic architecture begin?

13. Who was Saint Denis? What happened to him?

14. What is the center of the city of Paris?

15. What two roads were used by the Romans when they settled Paris as an outpost?

16. What were some of the features of Gothic architecture?

17. What was the church of Saint Denis used for in historic times?

18. Who began construction in the Gothic style at Saint Denis?


1. What came first - Romanesque or Gothic?

2. Why was Romanesque called Romanesque? What were its main characteristics?

3. What is the area above the door of a Romanesque or Gothic church called?

4. What would you often see carved in this area above the door of the church?

5. What is the geometric shape that is used to describe the shape of France?

6. Where is Paris? In the North or South of France?

7. What river flows through Paris? What is the origin of the name of this river?

8. What was the island in the middle of Paris originally called?

9. What does the translation of this island possibly mean?

10. What surrounded Paris during medieval times and even up until recent times (1844)?

1. Who was Fulcanelli?

2. What book did he write?

3. What unique statue is on the roof of Notre Dame with the gargoyles?

4. What is the legend of this statue?

5. What church is across from Notre Dame on the Ile-de-la-Cité island and has enormous walls of stained glass?

6. What king was in charge of commissioning this church?

7. What happened to this king after his death?

8. What holy relic did the church contain?

9. Who restored the church?

10. What three subjects did students study in the middle ages?


11. What were the four subjects that came after this called?

12. What city was the center for universities and academic learning in Europe in the Middle Ages?

1. What is the post called in the center of a portal that separates the two doors in a gothic cathedral?

2. Who is the saint that killed the dragon in Paris?

3. Who is the Saint that killed the dragon known as La Gargouille?

4. What is the translation or the meaning of the word “gargouille”?

5. What is a gargoyle?

6. What is a grotesque?

7. What are the three doors on Notre Dame?

8. Who renovated the cathedral in the 1800’s?

1. What two overlapping shapes compose the façade of Notre Dame?

2. What direction does the entrance of a Gothic church face?

3. What is the public space in front of a Gothic church called in France?

4. What is a possible origin of this word?

5. What used to be in this space in front of the church medieval times?

6. Who commissioned the building of Notre Dame?

7. What is the difference between the north door and the south door?

8. What is the circular window called in the façade? When do you see it?

9. Who are the statues of that are over the three doors in a horizontal line?


1. What church in the middle of Paris is named after two saints?

2. What happened to this church in World War I?

3. What combinations of architectural styles do you see on this church?

4. What church in the north of Paris by a beautiful garden is both Gothic, Renaissance and baroque?

5. What church is in France that has carvings of bulls on the towers?

6. What is the façade of Chartres cathedral? Gothic or Romanesque?

7. What is the difference between the three portals on Chartres and the Three portals on Notre Dame de Paris?

8. What is unique about the towers of Chartres cathedral?

9. What is unique about the carvings of the doors of Chartres Cathedral?

10. What church is considered High Gothic and collapsed several times in France?

11. What style of Gothic features carvings that look like flames?

12. What holy relic is kept in Chartres Cathedral?

13. What terrible event happened to Chartres Cathedral on numerous occasions?

DAILY PARTICIPATION QUESTIONS 2012

1. What was the first church to have Gothic architectural features?

2. What is the story of the site it is named after?

3. Who was in charge of this church and is responsible for the architecture?

4. Who is buried in this church?


5. What is the origin of the word “Gothic”?

1. Approximately how many workers were reported to work on a cathedral at one time?

2. What is the name of the skilled workers in france that cut stone, make stained glass and perform other tasks?

3. What is the mythical origin of the gargoyle?

4. If a gargoyle doesn’t shoot out water from its mouth, what is it called?

5. What especially unusual figure is found on the roof of Notre Dame? Where does this figure look?

6. Who wrote a book on the mysteries of the cathedral of Notre Dame in the 1920’s and claimed it was symbolic of alchemical knowledge?

7. What images do the doors of the cathedral contain?

1. What is the name of a gothic cathedral located just outside of Paris?

2. What sacred relic does this cathedral contain?

3. What style of architecture is the Western façade of the cathedral?

4. What style of architecture is the North tower?

5. What style of architecture is the South tower?

6. What is one of the oldest churches in Paris that is in both a Romanesque and a Gothic style?

7. When was this church constructed?

8. What is another one of the oldest churches in Paris that used t be in a field?

9. Who is presumed to be buried here?

10. What style is this church built in?

11. What happened to the surrounding structures?


1. Which cathedral has bulls on the towers instead of gargoyles?

2. Which cathedral is considered an example of High Gothic and collapsed several times?

3. What is the name for a style for Gothic tracery that looks like flames?

4. What country besides France considered Gothic to be their national style?

5. Who promoted the gothic style in his novel the Hunchback of Notre Dame?

6. Who restored Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame Cathedral in the 1800’s?

7. What happened to Louis IX after his death?

8. What special holy relic is stored in Sainte Chapelle?

9. What was the purpose of the upper and lower chapels in Sainte Chapelle?

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