Medieval Test #2 Review

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1
Charlemagne's new capital at Aachen was the site of a natural hot spring.
True.
2
The following buildings were present at Charlemgane's new capital in Aachen...
A church, a gate-house, a basilican throne/ reception room, and a bath-house.
3
Charlemagne's chapel at Aachen is opulently decorated with panels of colored marbles on the walls and piers like Old St. Peter's in Rome.
True.
4
According to his biographer Einhard, Charlemagne attended church services daily.
True.
5
What art material/form did Carolingian artists use in imitation of Roman types and traditions?
Ivory
6
Abbot Suger was a...
Churchman, diplomat, and an advisor to French kings.
7
Abbot Suger had the church at Saint Denis built from scratch.
False
8
What did Suger build?
A narthex/west front and a chevet/east end.
9
Abbot Suger claimed to be inspired to build by Divine Will.
True.
10
Abbot Suger did not contribute to the stained glass program at the church.
False.
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