St. Mark’s Basilica (Venice, Italy — 1094) — Questions and answers

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What did Doge Contarini whisper about St. Mark's Basilica?

Choices

  1. "This is more than a church; it is the soul of Venice." ✓
  2. "It is the largest building in the world."
  3. "It needs more gold."
  4. "The roof is too high."

Answer: "This is more than a church; it is the soul of Venice."

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Who recounted the story of stealing St. Mark's relics from Alexandria?

Choices

  1. Rustico da Torcello ✓
  2. Doge Contarini
  3. Marco the builder
  4. A Byzantine mosaicist

Answer: Rustico da Torcello

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What did Doge Contarini want to capture in the mosaics?

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  1. The glory of Constantinople, but make it distinctly Venetian. ✓
  2. The colors of the rainbow.
  3. Pictures of famous animals.
  4. Maps of the ocean.

Answer: The glory of Constantinople, but make it distinctly Venetian.

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What problem did the young apprentice warn Master Marco about?

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  1. The ropes were fraying. ✓
  2. The marble column was too small.
  3. They were running out of water.
  4. The workers were singing too loudly.

Answer: The ropes were fraying.

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How did Doge Contarini feel when he saw the new mosaic of St. Mark's relics?

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  1. His eyes were filled with tears. ✓
  2. He was very angry.
  3. He wanted to change it.
  4. He fell asleep.

Answer: His eyes were filled with tears.

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Where were the relics of St. Mark placed?

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  1. Within the basilica's crypt. ✓
  2. On top of the highest dome.
  3. Outside in the city square.
  4. In the Doge's palace.

Answer: Within the basilica's crypt.

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How did Doge Contarini feel after the basilica was completed and Venice was transformed?

Choices

  1. Satisfied ✓
  2. Upset
  3. Confused
  4. Bored

Answer: Satisfied

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What does St. Mark's Basilica represent centuries later?

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  1. A living testament to human ingenuity and unwavering faith. ✓
  2. The oldest building in the world.
  3. A place only for artists.
  4. A giant playground.

Answer: A living testament to human ingenuity and unwavering faith.

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