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Church
True or False: The interiors of Romanesque churches were very bright with a lot of light.
False.
True or False: The walls of the churches were thick and it had many openings.
False.
The walls were thick but it had few openings.
What is the name of the uppermost part of a pillar?
Capital
The Romanesque churches follow this plan because it symbolizes where Jesus died.
Latin Cross plan
What is the name of the central aisle?
Nave
The name of the surrounding smaller semicircular apses.
Apsidiole
The main facade of the church always face toward the west, which symbolizes what place?
New Jerusalem
In the orientation of the church, the altar lies at the east end which faces what place?
Jerusalem
It is the semicircular head of the church. Here you can find the altar.
Apse
Pilgrimage churches have this which makes it easier for pilgrims to move around the church.
Ambulatory
What is the name of the church that was seen in the presentation?
Basilica of Saint Sernin
This type of vault was the first type that was used. It is a continuous arch semicircular shape.
Barrel Vault
This is the space where two aisles intersect. It is normally covered by a tower or a dome.
Crossing
A tall structure which has the object to make loud sounds; it is often next to the entrance of the church.
Bell tower
This type of vault appeared later. The crossing of two semicircular vaults created this type of vault.
Groin Vault
When the nave intersects with a shorter aisle and it separates the congregation from the choir/altar, it is called....
Transept
These things help support the heavy vaults.
Pillars or columns