Catholic Church and Cathedrals
Test Quiz
1. Who is the leader of the Catholic Church?
a. King of France
b. King of England
c. Holy Roman Emperor
d. Pope
e. Cardinal
2. True or False: During the Middle Ages the Catholic Church was rich and powerful.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
3. How did the church become so wealthy?
a. Through tithes from the people
b. Paying of penances
c. Paying of sacraments
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
4. Cathedrals were usually designed in what shape?
a. Star
b. Cross
c. Diamond
d. Circle
e. Oval
5. A cathedral was the headquarters of this church leader?
a. Priest
b. Abbot
c. Bishop
d. Monk
e. Nun
6. True or False: Cathedrals during the Middle Ages were built rapidly and with little regard to quality.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
7. What did Gothic architecture allow for in cathedrals?
a. Thinner walls
b. Taller walls
c. Tall windows on the walls
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
8. Who was usually the first person to be converted to Christianity in a country?
a. A farmer
b. The bishop
c. A knight
d. The queen
e. The king
9. What is the main body of a cathedral called?
a. Nave
b. Transept
c. Altar
d. Apex
e. Narthex
10. True or False: The Jews played an important role in the economy of Europe during the Middle Ages.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
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