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What is the arcade in Ottonian architecture? |
A series of arches supported by columns. |
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Who commissioned the Gero crucifix? |
the archbishop of Cologne |
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Which of these areas did the Vikings plunder? |
both A and B (England and Ireland) |
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Which of these countries did the Vikings invade during the Middle Ages? |
France |
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The Gero crucifix, shown above, was made from which of these materials? |
paint and gilded oak |
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What is horizontal log construction? |
a method of construction used in Scandinavia during the Middle Ages |
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What are runes? |
characters in several alphabets used by ancient Germanic people |
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What is wattle and daub? |
A construction technique using woven lattice of wood strips made from wet sand, soil, clay, animal dung, and straw. |
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What is a clerestory? |
A clear glass window that is located near the roof of the church in Ottonian architecture. |
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The Vikings were seamen from which of the following countries? |
Norway, Denmark, and Sweden (All of the Above) |
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What were the "gripping beasts?" |
the carve intertwined animals on the bow and stern |
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Which of the following is an example of timber architecture? |
widdle and daub |
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The Stave Church in Borgund, Norway is an example of _________________. |
norse architecture |
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What was the Oseberg ship used for? |
a graveship for women of high rank |
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Which of the following were the Vikings known for? |
both (the only fighters across Europe to use an axe in battle; the only fighters across Europe to take prisoners) |
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Which of these churches, pictured above, is an example of Ottonian architecture? |
the church of Saint Cyriakus |
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Which of the following is a traditional type of Scandinavian architecture? |
horizontal and vertical log construction |
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What decorative features were used on the prow of the Oseberg ship? |
a dragon head |
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Which of the following is an example of Ottonian architecture? |
all the above (clerestory, gallery, and arcade) |
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What did traditional Viking swords look like? |
They were made of steel and had carved animal heads. |
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