Cologne Cathedral (Cologne, Germany — 1880) — Questions and answers
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In what year was the Cologne Cathedral finally completed?
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- 1248
- 1880 ✓
- 600
- 157
Answer: 1880
From page 1
Who designed the original blueprints for Cologne Cathedral?
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- Peter Joseph Hubert Reinerz
- King Frederick William IV
- Gerhard Morart ✓
- Seneca
Answer: Gerhard Morart
From page 2
Why was the construction of Cologne Cathedral stopped in 1560?
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- Reinerz left the project.
- There was a lack of money and architectural styles changed. ✓
- A big storm damaged the building.
- All the workers went to a different city.
Answer: There was a lack of money and architectural styles changed.
From page 3
Who gave Reinerz money and support to restart building the cathedral?
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- His assistant
- The other builders
- King Frederick William IV of Prussia ✓
- Goethe
Answer: King Frederick William IV of Prussia
From page 4
What kind of people did Reinerz gather to help build the cathedral?
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- Farmers and teachers
- Soldiers and sailors
- Skilled stonemasons, carpenters, and artisans ✓
- Merchants and shopkeepers
Answer: Skilled stonemasons, carpenters, and artisans
From page 5
What happened to the building of the cathedral during the Franco-Prussian War?
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- It sped up very quickly.
- It stopped forever.
- It was briefly interrupted but protected from damage. ✓
- Reinerz joined the army instead.
Answer: It was briefly interrupted but protected from damage.
From page 8
How did Reinerz feel when the very last stone was put on top of the cathedral?
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- Sad and tired
- Confused and worried
- Satisfied and proud ✓
- Angry and frustrated
Answer: Satisfied and proud
From page 9
What is Cologne Cathedral known as today?
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- An old, forgotten ruin
- A regular town church
- An iconic symbol of Cologne and Germany ✓
- A small, local museum
Answer: An iconic symbol of Cologne and Germany
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