Notre-Dame Cathedral (Paris, France — 1345) — Questions and answers

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What did Bishop Maurice de Sully want Notre-Dame Cathedral to be?

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  1. A beacon, a testament to God's glory, and a sanctuary for all. ✓
  2. Just a small church for his friends to visit.
  3. A tall building to show how much money he had.
  4. A place only for bishops to live and work.

Answer: A beacon, a testament to God's glory, and a sanctuary for all.

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What two innovative architectural features did Bishop de Sully want to use for Notre-Dame?

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  1. Ribbed vaults and pointed arches. ✓
  2. Round towers and flat roofs.
  3. Small windows and dark hallways.
  4. Wooden walls and straw roofs.

Answer: Ribbed vaults and pointed arches.

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What made building the foundations for Notre-Dame Cathedral so challenging?

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  1. The ground was marshy and unstable. ✓
  2. They ran out of stones to use.
  3. It was too cold to work outside.
  4. There were too many trees in the way.

Answer: The ground was marshy and unstable.

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How did King Louis IX help with the building of Notre-Dame Cathedral?

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  1. He gave money and made the project seem more important. ✓
  2. He personally built many of the walls.
  3. He designed all the stained-glass windows.
  4. He cooked meals for the workers every day.

Answer: He gave money and made the project seem more important.

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What important part of Notre-Dame Cathedral was completed in 1250?

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  1. The nave, which is the vast interior space. ✓
  2. The rose windows.
  3. The two west towers.
  4. The marshy foundations.

Answer: The nave, which is the vast interior space.

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