General Medieval Trivia
This term to describe the Middle Ages persists until today despite not being used in that time period
Medieval
The two cultures that resulted in Insular Imagery upon their merging
Germanic and Celtic
Name of the empire that Charlemagne was crowned emperor of by Pope Leo III
Holy Roman Empire
Name of the treaty that resulted in Charlemagne's unified European empire becoming fragmented
the Treaty of Verdun
How did Scandinavian art differ from other European art of the time period
They did not imitate Roman art styles
This religion was the defining aspect of a lot of the most famous works of medieval Europe
Christianity
A name of a large decorative brooch for fastening clothing
Fibulae
institution that Charlemagne use to consolidate power in his empire
The Christian church
What dynasty was successful in building diplomatic relations with the Byzantine court
the Ottonian dynasty
What were the carvings on the hull of the Oseberg Burial Ship believed to do
Protect the ship
This empire falling was the reason for the Medieval regional groups to disperse
Roman
The two types of birds depicted on the purse cover
Eagles and Ducks
Where is the throne of Charlemagne located in the Palatine Chapel
it is positioned in the gallery looking down into the worship space
What did the column of Bishop Bernward represent in its carvings
stories from the life of Christ
What was the Stave church construction influenced by
Ship building techniques
The Essen Madonna is a golden statue that depicts this famous biblical figure
The Virgin Mary
The culture that this particular page of the Lindisfarne Gospels utilized, instead of its usual stylization
Mediterranean
The empire that Charlemagne based his empires administration on
Western Roman Empire
What is unique about the structure of the Abbey of St Michael
has two transepts and apses on each end
How was the wood of the Stave church protected
Pine tar
Pre-Christian artwork in these cultures is hard to come across due to erasure and what else
Perishable materials
Where was the monastery that Muiredach was the abbot of?
County Louth, Ireland
One of the finest pieces of Carolingian Manuscripts found in the tomb of Charlemagne
Coronation Gospel
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