Sunday, December 11, 2011

December 9th, 2011


Dear Humanities Kids,

I hope you have an enjoyable weekend. Please remember that your RELIGION UNIT is due on Tuesday, along with your take-home quiz which is located below. Please prepare a hard copy of the quiz either by cutting and then pasting the quiz in the form of a word document or recording your answers on a sheet of paper. Please remember NOT TO USE your PINK INFORMATION sheet. STUDY prior to taking the quiz, my young friends. Good luck!

TAKE-HOME QUIZ
1. Identify this architectural form and then explain the functions it had regarding Gothic cathedrals.


2. Explain the origin of the architectural form in #1. You will need to return to ancient Greece for your response.
3. Explain why the exterior of Gothic cathedrals is much different than the interior.
4. Explain the importance of stain glass windows to Gothic cathedrals and the Medieval parishioners that use to attend for worship purposes.
5. Identify and explain the significance of this architectural form?


6./7. How do you know this is a Gothic structure? Please include two points

8./9.. How do you know this structure is Gothic in origin?Indicate two different points from #6 and #7.



10. Explain the significance of Gothic cathedrals during the Medeval time period.
11. Why does the word "Gothic" have a negative connotation? Explain.

12. Identify this section of the Gothic interior.


13. Tell me what you found interesting about the Gothic time period regarding architecture.