A) Abbott Suger's preserved body and a window portraying him
B) Mary's tunic and a window portraying her
C) the Gothic south spire
D) the rose window and its lancets
F) A) and D)
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The Cult of the Virgin Mary experienced significant growth during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries for several reasons. Firstly, the Crusades brought back stories and relics of the Virgin Mary from the Holy Land, sparking a renewed interest in her among the Christian population. Additionally, the rise of chivalry and courtly love during this time period also contributed to the idealization of the Virgin Mary as the epitome of purity and grace.
The effects of this cult on Gothic cathedrals were profound. The increased devotion to the Virgin Mary led to the construction of many new chapels and shrines dedicated to her within the cathedrals. These chapels often featured elaborate artwork and sculptures depicting the life of the Virgin Mary, further emphasizing her importance in the Christian faith. Additionally, the cult of the Virgin Mary influenced the architectural design of Gothic cathedrals, with many of them being dedicated to her and featuring elements such as rose windows and soaring spires that were meant to symbolize her heavenly presence.
Overall, the growth of the Cult of the Virgin Mary during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries had a significant impact on the construction and design of Gothic cathedrals, shaping them into spaces that celebrated and honored the revered figure of the Virgin Mary.
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A) used tax revenues to transform Paris into a New Jerusalem.
B) opened his sumptuous private chapel to all classes of worshippers.
C) abolished serfdom and private wars and reformed the tax structure.
D) divided his authority among self-governing ducal courts.
F) C) and D)
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A) Eleanor of Aquitaine
B) Thomas Aquinas
C) Abbot Suger
D) King Louis VII
F) A) and B)
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A) allow for larger windows and portals.
B) help spread the weight of the vaults.
C) divert water from the roof and walls.
D) provide interior support for the arches.
F) None of the above
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A) France had an excess of clergy.
B) A papal decree ordered their admittance.
C) The Church withdrew funding of the school.
D) Enrollment of clerical students was shrinking.
F) B) and C)
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A) Gothic cathedrals were considered too dark.
B) Goths had destroyed Classical traditions.
C) French were considered to be a barbaric people.
D) French were descended from the Visigoths.
F) C) and D)
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A) Jesus.
B) King David.
C) Socrates.
D) Aristotle.
F) B) and C)
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A) connects nature to the heavenly realm.
B) symbolizes the people's ability to ascend to heaven.
C) reminds the people of Jesus's suffering for their sins.
D) establishes Mary's royal lineage from King David.
F) None of the above
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A) liberal arts program.
B) admittance of women.
C) quality of teaching.
D) center for the study of law.
F) A) and C)
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A) abundant light.
B) Corinthian capitals.
C) round arches.
D) stone as a primary building material.
F) All of the above
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A) town hall.
B) hospital.
C) palace.
D) treasury.
F) B) and D)
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A) Jesse.
B) Mary,Sister of Moses.
C) the Virgin.
D) Elizabeth.
F) None of the above
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