Helmets, decorations for swords and horses, and personal jewelry.
200
Where was the Christian Headquarters at the time of the Byzantine Period?
It was in Byzantium.
200
What leader tried to bring his people out of the dark ages by importing scholars, artists, and architects into Europe?
Charlemagne
200
Why was the Gothic period given its name?
It was given its name by the educated men of Italy who did not like the pointy, detailed architecture coming from France. The considered it barbaric, like the people known as the Goths.
200
Why was the middle ages called "The Dark Ages"?
Many people were not literate and were always on the move.
200
True or False: During the Byzantine period, nearly everyone was literate.
False. After the decline of Roman power, the knowledge of literacy retreated with scholars to cloisters and monasteries.
300
In the Byzantine period, was idol worshiping banned?
Yes.
300
What were buildings like?
They used the Roman barrel vaulted roofs design, had very thick walls, and very small windows.
300
Large stone arches were built outside the church to support it, called _____________.
Flying Buttresses
300
What were one of this period's greatest treasures?
Illuminated Manuscripts. Bibles were written in this way, and were decorated with gold leaf.
400
In the Byzantine period, what were built for Christians to worship in?
A few long,narrow buildings.
400
Frescoes, which told the stories in the bible, were:
a) Stained Glass Paintings
b) Canvas paintings
c) Paintings on wet plaster
Frescoes were paintings on wet plaster.
400
True or False: In the Gothic Period, the fear of idol worshiping was over, and many gargoyles and other statues, reminders of the horrors of hell, reminding us to be good, decorated churches.
True
500
Why was little painting and architecture going on in the Byzantine era?
The ten commandments said that Christians shouldn't worship idols or statues.
500
Why was the Romanesque period given its name?
The buildings used the barrel vaulted roof design invented by the Romans.
500
What did flying buttresses allow?
More room to move around inside the building, thinner walls, and large stained glass windows.