Question 1

What direction do early cathedrals typically face?

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Eastward toward the rising sun

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Northward toward the North Star

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Southward toward the equator

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Westward toward the setting sun

Question 2

What does the shape of many cathedrals resemble?

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A cross

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A circle

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A square

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A triangle

Question 3

What is the significance of the verticality in early cathedrals?

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It draws our attention upward to God

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It creates more seating space

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It makes the building look modern

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It allows for better sunlight

Question 4

What purpose do stained glass windows serve in a cathedral?

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They tell stories from the Old and New Testaments

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They decorate the walls

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They provide ventilation

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They hold masses of water

Question 5

What is the function of a bishop's throne in a cathedral?

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It represents the bishop's teaching authority

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It is where the choir sits

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It serves as an altar

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It is simply a decorative chair

Question 6

What is the role of gargoyles on a cathedral?

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To keep water away from the walls

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To represent angels

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To keep birds away

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To serve as decoration

Question 7

What does the clerestory of a cathedral refer to?

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The topmost part that holds windows

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The entrance area

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The area where the altar is located

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The basement of the cathedral

Question 8

What is an apse in a cathedral?

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The rounded section that contains the altar

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The main entrance area

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The bell tower

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The area for the choir

Question 9

What is the purpose of the nave in a cathedral?

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It symbolizes the boat carrying the faithful to God

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It serves as a storage area

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It is a space for private prayer

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It is where the choir performs

Question 10

What is a rose window in a cathedral?

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A circular stained glass window that symbolizes harmony

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A window that provides ventilation

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A small round window without designs

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A plain glass window

Question 11

What do symbols of nature in cathedral windows illustrate about the world we live in?

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They point to the grandeur and glory of God

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They depict historical events

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They represent ancient myths

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They show everyday life in cities

Question 12

What is a crypt in a cathedral?

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A space beneath the altar that holds the remains of those who have gone before us in faith

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A place for conducting choir practice

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A storage room for church supplies

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A tower used for ringing bells

Question 13

Where is a crypt usually located in a cathedral?

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Beneath the altar

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In the courtyard

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At the main entryway

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On the roof

Question 14

What is an aisle used for in a cathedral?

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We use the aisle to process to the altar

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It serves as a storage area for religious artifacts

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An aisle is used for private prayer

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It is a place for seating the congregation

Question 15

Why are images of saints placed on the facade of a cathedral?

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They remind us that we are members of the Communion of Saints.

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They are meant to scare away evil spirits.

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They serve as decoration for the building.

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They represent historical figures of the region.

Question 16

What do the saints on a cathedral's facade symbolize for the Church?

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The unity of the Mystical Body of Christ.

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The power of the Church's leaders.

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The architectural style of the building.

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The historical significance of the cathedral.

Question 17

What is the purpose of the bell tower in a cathedral?

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To hold the chimes that call people to worship

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To serve as a lookout point

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To house religious artifacts

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To provide living space for clergy

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